The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT (15 - 17) vs. BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18)
€ 21,500

€ 42,200

€ 21,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT is 2.6 inches longer, 3 inches narrower and 4.3 inches lower than the BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender).
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
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
160.5
101.2
157.9
160.5 in
Length
157.9 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
2676 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
498 lb
15.69 %

General
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
6R
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor with range extender
Engine Series
BMW IB1
*CUT*
Engine Code
IB1-P23, W20-K06
4
Valves
0
3
Cylinders
0
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
0.6 L / 29 cu in
104 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
104 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
116 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
▶ REPLAY
25.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.9 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
25.73 lb/hp
18.9 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
( 64 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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
19 kWh✽
( 180 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 1.4 TDI BMT
64 MPGe
180 MPGe
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
52 mpg
city
No data
60 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
682 mi
Range
146 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
682 mi
146 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
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 1.4 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
37.3 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
21 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
917 lb
Maximum Payload
705 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft






27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft