The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)

€ 42,200
BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18) BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
€ 18,700
 VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) VW Polo 1.0 TSI
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender) is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 6 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI.
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
62.9
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18)
69.9
80.3
56.9
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
68.9
77.3
69.9 in
Width
68.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
62.9 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18)
101.2
157.9
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
100.4
159.6
157.9 in
Length
159.6 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2601 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3704 lb
BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
18.05 %
VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)

General

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
I01
Generation
AW
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
Hybrid syn­chronous motor with range extender
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23, W20-K06
Engine Code
*DKL*
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
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI

Performance

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
18.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.67 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
18.9 lb/hp
27.67 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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
51 mpg
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
180 MPGe
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
146 mi
Range
541 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
146 mi
541 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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).
87.2 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
37.3 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
21 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
705 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft