The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 42,200
€ 20,600
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 3.9 cm longer, 9.3 cm wider and 13.6 cm taller than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT.
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
1598
1775
2039
1462
1682
1901
1775 mm
Width
1682 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1598 mm
Height
1462 mm
2570
4011
2470
3972
4011 mm
Length
3972 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1165 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1690 kg
Weight Difference:
275 kg
19.1 %
General
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
I01
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Hybrid synchronous motor with range extender
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23, W20-K06
Engine Code
*CUS*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
647 CC
Engine Capacity
1422 CC
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
168 bhp
89 bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
250 NM
230 NM
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
93 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
8.57 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
19 kWh✽
( 216 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
74 mpg
( 83 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
216 MPGe
83 MPGe
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
No data
city
66 mpg
No data
motorway
81 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
146 mi
Range
736 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
146 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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).
78.2 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
37.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
13 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
320 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L
