The Comparative Analysis :

VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14) vs. BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17)

€ 19,600
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14) VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
€ 36,800
 BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17) BMW i3 (94 Ah)
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 cm shorter, 7.7 cm narrower and 9 cm lower than the BMW i3 (94 Ah).
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
1488
Blueprint VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14)
1698
1901
1578
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17)
1775
2039
1698 mm
Width
1775 mm
1901 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1488 mm
Height
1578 mm
Blueprint VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14)
2469
3987
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17)
2570
3999
3987 mm
Length
3999 mm
2469 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
1190 kg
Kerb Weight
1320 kg
1630 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1670 kg
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
130 kg
9.85 %
BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17)

General

VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
6R
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Hybrid syn­chronous motor
Engine Series
BMW IB1
*CJZ*
Engine Code
IB1-P23
2
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
0 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)
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)

Performance

VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
111 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

158 m
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (94 Ah)

▶ REPLAY
13.37 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.86 kg/bhp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
13.37 kg/bhp
7.86 kg/bhp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽  ( 197 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
51 mpg
197 MPGe
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
40 mpg
city
No data
61 mpg
motorway
No data
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
508 mi
Range
133 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
508 mi
133 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
41 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
41 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
440 kg
Maximum Payload
350 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L