The Comparative Analysis :

VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)

€ 21,500
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 38,000
 BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..) BMW i3 (120 Ah)
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT is 2.6 inches longer, 3 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the BMW i3 (120 Ah).
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
58.6
Blueprint VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
66.9
74.8
62.1
Blueprint BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
69.9
80.3
66.9 in
Width
69.9 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.6 in
Height
62.1 in
Blueprint VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
97.2
160.5
Blueprint BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
101.2
157.9
160.5 in
Length
157.9 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
2674 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
291 lb
9.81 %
BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)

General

VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
6R
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Hybrid syn­chronous motor
Engine Series
BMW IB1
*CJZ*
Engine Code
IB1-P23
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW i3 (120 Ah)

Performance

VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
118 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (120 Ah)

▶ REPLAY
24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
24.76 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
BMW i3 (120 Ah)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
21 kWh✽  ( 158 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.)
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
158 MPGe
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
40 mpg
city
No data
55 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 kWh
570 mi
Range
180 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
570 mi
180 mi
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
42.6 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
42.6 kWh
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
919 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft