The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14) vs. BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18)

€ 16,000
VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14) VW Polo 1.2 TDI
€ 42,200
 BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18) BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
€ 16,000
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 1.2 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 5.4 inches lower than the BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender).
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)
66.2
74.8
62.9
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18)
69.9
80.3
66.2 in
Width
69.9 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.6 in
Height
62.9 in
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)
97.2
156.3
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18)
101.2
157.9
156.3 in
Length
157.9 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Polo 1.2 TDI
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
2496 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
679 lb
21.39 %
BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18)

General

VW Polo 1.2 TDI
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
6R
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Polo 1.2 TDI
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Hybrid syn­chronous motor with range extender
Engine Series
BMW IB1
*CFW*
Engine Code
IB1-P23, W20-K06
4
Valves
0
3
Cylinders
0
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
0.6 L / 29 cu in
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
74 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
133 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)

Performance

VW Polo 1.2 TDI
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
106 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

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

▶ REPLAY
33.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.9 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
33.73 lb/hp
18.9 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Polo 1.2 TDI
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy
62 mpg  ( 69 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
19 kWh✽  ( 180 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 1.2 TDI
69 MPGe
180 MPGe
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
51 mpg
city
No data
71 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
736 mi
Range
146 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
736 mi
146 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 1.2 TDI
78.2 kWh
37.3 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
21 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Polo 1.2 TDI
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
705 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft