The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13)

€ 42,200
BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18) BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
€ 33,900
 VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13) VW Polo R WRC
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900

ⓘ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 1.1 cm longer, 9.3 cm wider and 14 cm taller than the VW Polo R WRC.
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo R WRC
1598
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18)
1775
2039
1458
Blueprint VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13)
1682
1901
1775 mm
Width
1682 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1598 mm
Height
1458 mm
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18)
2570
4011
Blueprint VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13)
2467
4000
4011 mm
Length
4000 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2467 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo R WRC
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1324 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1670 kg
BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
116 kg
8.06 %
VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13)

General

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo R WRC
I01
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo R WRC
Hybrid syn­chronous motor with range extender
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23, W20-K06
Engine Code
*CDL*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
647 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
168 bhp
217 bhp
VW Polo R WRC
250 NM
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
250 NM
350 NM
VW Polo R WRC

Performance

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo R WRC
93 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

113 m
0.000 sec

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

62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo R WRC

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo R WRC
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
38 mpg
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
216 MPGe
38 mpg
VW Polo R WRC
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
47 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
146 mi
Range
373 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
146 mi
373 mi
VW Polo R WRC
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).
142.1 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
37.3 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Polo R WRC
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
13 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo R WRC
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
320 kg
Maximum Payload
346 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
204 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
882 L