The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18) vs. BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (16 - 17)
€ 14,000

€ 41,400

€ 14,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400
ⓘ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 Polo 1.0 MPI is 2.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 5.2 inches lower than the BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender).
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
56.9
68.9
77.3
62.1
69.9
80.3
68.9 in
Width
69.9 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.9 in
Height
62.1 in
100.4
159.6
101.2
157.4
159.6 in
Length
157.4 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
2436 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
739 lb
23.28 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
AW
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor with range extender
Engine Series
BMW IB1
*CHY*
Engine Code
IB1-P23, W20-K06
4
Valves
0
3
Cylinders
0
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
0.6 L / 29 cu in
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
74 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
70 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
106 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
▶ REPLAY
32.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.9 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
32.92 lb/hp
18.9 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
18 kWh✽
( 183 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 Polo 1.0 MPI
50 mpg
183 MPGe
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
40 mpg
city
No data
57 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
529 mi
Range
149 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
529 mi
149 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Environmental Impact
89 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).
36.7 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
89 kWh
36.7 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
19 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
705 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft






31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft