The Comparative Analysis :

VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 14) vs. BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)

€ 21,200
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 14) VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
€ 38,000
 BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..) BMW i3 (120 Ah)
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,000

ⓘ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 2.4 cm shorter, 7.7 cm narrower and 8.9 cm lower than the BMW i3 (120 Ah).
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
1488
Blueprint VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 14)
1698
1901
1577
Blueprint BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
1775
2039
1698 mm
Width
1775 mm
1901 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1488 mm
Height
1577 mm
Blueprint VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 14)
2469
3987
Blueprint BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
2570
4011
3987 mm
Length
4011 mm
2469 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
1248 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1710 kg
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
97 kg
7.21 %
BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)

General

VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (120 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 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (120 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
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
168 bhp
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
230 NM
250 NM
BMW i3 (120 Ah)

Performance

VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
109 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

174 m
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (120 Ah)

▶ REPLAY
14.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.01 kg/bhp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
14.02 kg/bhp
8.01 kg/bhp
BMW i3 (120 Ah)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Fuel Economy
61 mpg  ( 69 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 1.6 TDI
69 MPGe
190 MPGe
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
51 mpg
city
No data
69 mpg
motorway
No data
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 kWh
608 mi
Range
180 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
608 mi
180 mi
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
42.6 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
94.6 kWh
42.6 kWh
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
452 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L