The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI (10 - 14) vs. BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17)
€ 19,800

€ 36,800

€ 19,800
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 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the BMW i3 (94 Ah).
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
58.6
66.9
74.8
62.1
69.9
80.3
66.9 in
Width
69.9 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.6 in
Height
62.1 in
97.2
157
101.2
157.4
157 in
Length
157.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
2692 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
218 lb
7.49 %

General
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
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 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Series
BMW IB1
*CAY*
Engine Code
IB1-P23
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
109 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (94 Ah)
▶ REPLAY
30.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.32 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
30.25 lb/hp
17.32 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
( 61 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
20 kWh✽
( 164 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 1.6 TDI
61 MPGe
164 MPGe
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
43 mpg
city
No data
64 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
651 mi
Range
133 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
133 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
41 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
41 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
990 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