The Comparative Analysis :

VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 14) vs. BMW i3s 94 Ah (17 - 18)

€ 21,200
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 14) VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
€ 41,200
 BMW i3s 94 Ah (17 - 18) BMW i3s (94 Ah)
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200

ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 4 inches lower than the BMW i3s (94 Ah).
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
58.6
Blueprint VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 14)
66.9
74.8
62.6
Blueprint BMW i3s 94 Ah (17 - 18)
70.5
80.3
66.9 in
Width
70.5 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.6 in
Height
62.6 in
Blueprint VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 14)
97.2
157
Blueprint BMW i3s 94 Ah (17 - 18)
101.2
157.7
157 in
Length
157.7 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
2751 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3748 lb
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.87 %
BMW i3s 94 Ah (17 - 18)

General

VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
BMW i3s (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 1.6 TDI
BMW i3s (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
181 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
181 hp
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW i3s (94 Ah)

Performance

VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
109 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3s (94 Ah)

▶ REPLAY
30.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.32 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
30.91 lb/hp
16.32 lb/hp
BMW i3s (94 Ah)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy
51 mpg  ( 57 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
23 kWh✽  ( 145 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
57 MPGe
145 MPGe
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
43 mpg
city
No data
57 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
608 mi
Range
117 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
608 mi
117 mi
BMW i3s (94 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).
46.5 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
94.6 kWh
46.5 kWh
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
996 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft