The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. BMW i3 94 Ah (17 - 18)
€ 22,300

€ 37,600

€ 22,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT is 6.6 cm longer, 7.7 cm narrower and 11 cm lower than the BMW i3 (94 Ah).
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
1488
1698
1901
1598
1775
2039
1698 mm
Width
1775 mm
1901 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1488 mm
Height
1598 mm
2469
4077
2570
4011
4077 mm
Length
4011 mm
2469 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
1232 kg
Kerb Weight
1320 kg
1650 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1670 kg

Weight Difference:
88 kg
6.67 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Series
BMW IB1
*CUS*
Engine Code
IB1-P23
4
Valves
0
3
Cylinders
0
1422 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
89 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
89 bhp
168 bhp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
230 NM
250 NM
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
110 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (94 Ah)
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13.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.86 kg/bhp
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
13.84 kg/bhp
7.86 kg/bhp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
( 77 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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
21 kWh✽
( 190 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 1.4 TDI BMT
77 MPGe
190 MPGe
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
63 mpg
city
No data
72 mpg
motorway
No data
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
682 mi
Range
128 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
682 mi
128 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
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).
42.6 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
42.6 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
418 kg
Maximum Payload
350 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
260 L






952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L