The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18)

€ 19,400
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 42,200
 BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18) BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
€ 19,400
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 1.2 TSI BMT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 4.4 inches lower than the BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender).
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
58.5
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 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
58.5 in
Height
62.9 in
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 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 TSI BMT
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
2504 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
670 lb
21.1 %
BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18)

General

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW i3 (94 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW i3 (94 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 BMT
104 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)

Performance

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
118 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

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

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
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 TSI BMT
47 mpg
180 MPGe
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
41 mpg
city
No data
52 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
559 mi
Range
146 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
559 mi
146 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
37.3 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
21 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1023 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