The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18)
€ 18,200

€ 42,200

€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 cm shorter, 7.7 cm narrower and 11 cm lower than the BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender).
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
1488
1698
1901
1598
1775
2039
1698 mm
Width
1775 mm
1901 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1488 mm
Height
1598 mm
2469
3987
2570
4011
3987 mm
Length
4011 mm
2469 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
1158 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
1600 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg

Weight Difference:
282 kg
19.58 %

General
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
6R
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor with range extender
Engine Series
BMW IB1
*CJZ*
Engine Code
IB1-P23, W20-K06
2
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
647 CC
89 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
89 bhp
168 bhp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
160 NM
250 NM
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
111 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
▶ REPLAY
13.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.57 kg/bhp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
13.01 kg/bhp
8.57 kg/bhp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
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.)
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
52 mpg
216 MPGe
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
40 mpg
city
No data
63 mpg
motorway
No data
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
518 mi
Range
146 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
518 mi
146 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
37.3 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
102.4 kWh
37.3 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
13 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
442 kg
Maximum Payload
320 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
260 L






952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L