The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) vs. BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (16 - 17)

€ 17,900
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
€ 41,400
 BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (16 - 17) BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 cm shorter, 9.3 cm narrower and 12.2 cm lower than the BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender).
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
1456
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
1682
1901
1578
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (16 - 17)
1775
2039
1682 mm
Width
1775 mm
1901 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1456 mm
Height
1578 mm
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
2468
3970
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (16 - 17)
2570
3999
3970 mm
Length
3999 mm
2468 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
1165 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
1620 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1760 kg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
275 kg
19.1 %
BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (16 - 17)

General

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
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 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
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
*CUS*
Engine Code
IB1-P23, W20-K06
4
Valves
0
3
Cylinders
0
1422 CC
Engine Capacity
647 CC
74 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
74 bhp
168 bhp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
210 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
210 NM
250 NM
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)

Performance

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
111 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

179 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

113 m
0.000 sec

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

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15.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.57 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
15.74 kg/bhp
8.57 kg/bhp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy
91 mpg  ( 102 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
18 kWh✽  ( 220 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 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
102 MPGe
220 MPGe
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
71 mpg
city
No data
109 mpg
motorway
No data
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
902 mi
Range
149 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
902 mi
149 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Environmental Impact
63.7 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).
36.7 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
63.7 kWh
36.7 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
82 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
12 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
455 kg
Maximum Payload
320 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L