The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 14) vs. BMW i3 94 Ah (17 - 18)
€ 20,500
€ 37,600
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 4.3 inches lower than the BMW i3 (94 Ah).
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
58.6
66.9
74.8
62.9
69.9
80.3
66.9 in
Width
69.9 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.6 in
Height
62.9 in
97.2
157
101.2
157.9
157 in
Length
157.9 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
2593 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb
Weight Difference:
317 lb
10.89 %
General
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
BMW i3 (94 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
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Series
BMW IB1
*CBZ*
Engine Code
IB1-P23
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
104 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
117 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
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24.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.32 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
24.93 lb/hp
17.32 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy
43 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
43 mpg
158 MPGe
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
33 mpg
city
No data
51 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
508 mi
Range
128 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
508 mi
128 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).
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
104.1 kWh
42.6 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
979 lb
Maximum Payload
772 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
