The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 1.2 TSI (09 - 14) vs. BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17)

€ 17,800
VW Polo 1.2 TSI (09 - 14) VW Polo 1.2 TSI
€ 39,500
 BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17) BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Polo 1.2 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender).
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
58.5
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TSI (09 - 14)
66.2
74.8
62.1
Blueprint BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17)
69.9
80.3
66.2 in
Width
69.9 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.5 in
Height
62.1 in
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TSI (09 - 14)
97.2
156.3
Blueprint BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17)
101.2
157.4
156.3 in
Length
157.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Polo 1.2 TSI
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
2399 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3869 lb
VW Polo 1.2 TSI (09 - 14)
Weight Difference:
721 lb
23.11 %
BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17)

General

VW Polo 1.2 TSI
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
6R
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Polo 1.2 TSI
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Hybrid syn­chronous motor with range extender
Engine Series
BMW IB1
*CBZ*
Engine Code
IB1-P23, W20-K06
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
0.6 L / 29 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
104 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)

Performance

VW Polo 1.2 TSI
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
118 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)

▶ REPLAY
23.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
23.07 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Polo 1.2 TSI
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
22 kWh✽  ( 153 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 TSI
44 mpg
153 MPGe
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
35 mpg
city
No data
52 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 kWh
528 mi
Range
88 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
528 mi
88 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
43.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
100.4 kWh
43.9 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
21 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Polo 1.2 TSI
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1063 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft