The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14) vs. BMW i3 94 Ah (17 - 18)

€ 17,700
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14) VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
€ 37,600
 BMW i3 94 Ah (17 - 18) BMW i3 (94 Ah)
€ 17,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 cm shorter, 9.3 cm narrower and 13.3 cm lower than the BMW i3 (94 Ah).
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
1465
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14)
1682
1901
1598
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah (17 - 18)
1775
2039
1682 mm
Width
1775 mm
1901 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1465 mm
Height
1598 mm
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14)
2468
3970
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah (17 - 18)
2570
4011
3970 mm
Length
4011 mm
2468 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
1150 kg
Kerb Weight
1320 kg
1590 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1670 kg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14)
Weight Difference:
170 kg
12.88 %
BMW i3 94 Ah (17 - 18)

General

VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
6R
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Hybrid syn­chronous motor
Engine Series
BMW IB1
*CFW*
Engine Code
IB1-P23
4
Valves
0
3
Cylinders
0
1199 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
74 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
74 bhp
168 bhp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
180 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
180 NM
250 NM
BMW i3 (94 Ah)

Performance

VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
107 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

193 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g

62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (94 Ah)

▶ REPLAY
15.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.86 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
15.54 kg/bhp
7.86 kg/bhp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy
83 mpg  ( 93 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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
21 kWh✽  ( 190 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 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
93 MPGe
190 MPGe
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
69 mpg
city
No data
94 mpg
motorway
No data
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
823 mi
Range
128 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
823 mi
128 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Environmental Impact
70 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 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
70 kWh
42.6 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
88 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
440 kg
Maximum Payload
350 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L