The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 42,200
€ 19,800
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 5.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT.
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
62.9
69.9
80.3
57.6
66.2
74.8
69.9 in
Width
66.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
62.9 in
Height
57.6 in
101.2
157.9
97.2
156.4
157.9 in
Length
156.4 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
19.09 %
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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.4 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
0.6 L / 29 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
168 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
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
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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18.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
18.9 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
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✽
( 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
62 mpg
( 69 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.)
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
180 MPGe
69 MPGe
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
No data
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
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)
21 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
705 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
