The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)

€ 42,200
BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18) BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
€ 22,900
 VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14) VW Polo GTI
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900

ⓘ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 3.5 cm longer, 9.3 cm wider and 14.6 cm taller than the VW Polo GTI.
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo GTI
1598
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18)
1775
2039
1452
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)
1682
1901
1775 mm
Width
1682 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1598 mm
Height
1452 mm
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18)
2570
4011
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)
2468
3976
4011 mm
Length
3976 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2468 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo GTI
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1269 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1680 kg
BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
171 kg
11.88 %
VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)

General

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo GTI
I01
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 GTI
Hybrid syn­chronous motor with range extender
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23, W20-K06
Engine Code
*CTH*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
647 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 6200 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
168 bhp
178 bhp
VW Polo GTI
250 NM
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
250 NM
250 NM
VW Polo GTI

Performance

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo GTI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

113 m
0.000 sec

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

62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

▶ REPLAY
8.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.13 kg/bhp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
8.57 kg/bhp
7.13 kg/bhp
VW Polo GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo GTI
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
48 mpg
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
216 MPGe
48 mpg
VW Polo GTI
No data
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
55 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
146 mi
Range
474 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
146 mi
474 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
111.8 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
37.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
13 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
320 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L