The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI (10 - 14) vs. BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17)
€ 20,400

€ 39,500

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500
ⓘ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 1.2 cm shorter, 7.7 cm narrower and 9 cm lower than the BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender).
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
1488
1698
1901
1578
1775
2039
1698 mm
Width
1775 mm
1901 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1488 mm
Height
1578 mm
2469
3987
2570
3999
3987 mm
Length
3999 mm
2469 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
1229 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
1680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1755 kg

Weight Difference:
186 kg
13.14 %

General
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
6R
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor with range extender
Engine Series
BMW IB1
*CAY*
Engine Code
IB1-P23, W20-K06
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
647 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
168 bhp
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
116 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
▶ REPLAY
11.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.42 kg/bhp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
11.82 kg/bhp
8.42 kg/bhp
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
( 74 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
22 kWh✽
( 184 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 1.6 TDI
74 MPGe
184 MPGe
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
51 mpg
city
No data
76 mpg
motorway
No data
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 kWh
651 mi
Range
88 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
88 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
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).
43.9 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
43.9 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
13 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
451 kg
Maximum Payload
340 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
260 L






952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L