The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17)
€ 20,400

€ 35,000

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 4.6 inches lower than the BMW i3 (60 Ah).
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
57.6
66.2
74.8
62.1
69.9
80.3
66.2 in
Width
69.9 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.6 in
Height
62.1 in
97.2
156.4
101.2
157.4
156.4 in
Length
157.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
2564 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3660 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
9.14 %

General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
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 (60 Ah)
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Series
BMW IB1
*CJZ*
Engine Code
IB1-P23
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
122 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
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23.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.8 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
23.74 lb/hp
16.8 lb/hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
21 kWh✽
( 161 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
50 mpg
161 MPGe
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
41 mpg
city
No data
57 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 kWh
595 mi
Range
91 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
595 mi
91 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Environmental Impact
89 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).
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 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
89 kWh
42 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
772 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft






27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft