The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)
€ 42,200

€ 18,400

€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 5.7 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62.9
69.9
80.3
57.2
66.2
74.8
69.9 in
Width
66.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
62.9 in
Height
57.2 in
101.2
157.9
97.2
156.3
157.9 in
Length
156.3 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2511 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb

Weight Difference:
664 lb
20.92 %

General
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
I01
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Hybrid synchronous motor with range extender
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23, W20-K06
Engine Code
*CHZ*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
0.6 L / 29 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
168 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
93 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
18.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
18.9 lb/hp
26.71 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
19 kWh✽
( 180 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
55 mpg
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
180 MPGe
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
No data
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
146 mi
Range
651 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
146 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
37.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
81.4 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
37.3 kWh
81.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
21 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
705 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft