The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17) vs. BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)

€ 18,400
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17) VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 38,000
 BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..) BMW i3 (120 Ah)
€ 18,400
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 Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 4.9 inches lower than the BMW i3 (120 Ah).
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
57.2
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)
66.2
74.8
62.1
Blueprint BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
69.9
80.3
66.2 in
Width
69.9 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.2 in
Height
62.1 in
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)
97.2
156.3
Blueprint BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
101.2
157.9
156.3 in
Length
157.9 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
2511 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
454 lb
15.31 %
BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)

General

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
6R
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Hybrid syn­chronous motor
Engine Series
BMW IB1
*CHZ*
Engine Code
IB1-P23
4
Valves
0
3
Cylinders
0
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
94 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW i3 (120 Ah)

Performance

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
119 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (120 Ah)

▶ REPLAY
26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
26.71 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
BMW i3 (120 Ah)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
21 kWh✽  ( 158 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 TSI BlueMotion
55 mpg
158 MPGe
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
45 mpg
city
No data
62 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 kWh
651 mi
Range
180 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
651 mi
180 mi
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Environmental Impact
81.4 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 Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
81.4 kWh
42.6 kWh
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
994 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft