The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (11 - 14)
€ 42,200

€ 17,900

€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘ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 4.1 cm longer, 9.3 cm wider and 11.3 cm taller than the VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel.
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
1598
1775
2039
1485
1682
1901
1775 mm
Width
1682 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1598 mm
Height
1485 mm
2570
4011
2470
3970
4011 mm
Length
3970 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1138 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1600 kg

Weight Difference:
302 kg
20.97 %

General
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
I01
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Hybrid synchronous motor with range extender
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23, W20-K06
Engine Code
*CNK*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
647 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
81 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
168 bhp
81 bhp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
250 NM
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 3800 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
250 NM
145 NM
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
93 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
8.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.05 kg/bhp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
8.57 kg/bhp
14.05 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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
37 mpg
( 28 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
28 MPGe
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
47 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
146 mi
Range
425 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
146 mi
425 mi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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).
112 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
37.3 kWh
112 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
13 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
320 kg
Maximum Payload
462 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
280 L






1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L