The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17) vs. BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18)

€ 18,400
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17) VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 42,200
 BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18) BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200

ⓘ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 4.1 cm shorter, 9.3 cm narrower and 14.5 cm lower than the BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender).
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
1453
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)
1682
1901
1598
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18)
1775
2039
1682 mm
Width
1775 mm
1901 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1453 mm
Height
1598 mm
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)
2470
3970
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18)
2570
4011
3970 mm
Length
4011 mm
2470 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
1139 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
1590 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1760 kg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
301 kg
20.9 %
BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18)

General

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
6R
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Hybrid syn­chronous motor with range extender
Engine Series
BMW IB1
*CHZ*
Engine Code
IB1-P23, W20-K06
4
Valves
0
3
Cylinders
0
999 CC
Engine Capacity
647 CC
94 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
94 bhp
168 bhp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
160 NM
250 NM
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)

Performance

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
119 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

113 m
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)

▶ REPLAY
12.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.57 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
12.12 kg/bhp
8.57 kg/bhp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
19 kWh✽  ( 216 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 Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
66 mpg
216 MPGe
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
54 mpg
city
No data
74 mpg
motorway
No data
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
651 mi
Range
146 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
651 mi
146 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
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).
37.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
81.4 kWh
37.3 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
100 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
13 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
451 kg
Maximum Payload
320 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L