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 2.6 inches longer, 3 inches narrower and 4.3 inches lower than the BMW i3 (94 Ah).
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
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
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)
2716 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
194 lb
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
Drivetrain
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
89 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW i3 (94 Ah)
▶ REPLAY
30.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.32 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
30.52 lb/hp
17.32 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
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
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 1.4 TDI BMT
64 MPGe
158 MPGe
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
52 mpg
city
No data
60 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
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
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
922 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