The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17) vs. BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17)
€ 19,100

€ 36,800

€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.4 TDI 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 (94 Ah).
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (94 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 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
2538 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
373 lb
12.82 %

General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
6R
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Series
BMW IB1
*CUS*
Engine Code
IB1-P23
4
Valves
0
3
Cylinders
0
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
89 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
114 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (94 Ah)
▶ REPLAY
28.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.32 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
28.52 lb/hp
17.32 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
( 71 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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽
( 164 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 1.4 TDI BMT
71 MPGe
164 MPGe
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
56 mpg
city
No data
69 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
756 mi
Range
133 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
756 mi
133 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
41 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
76.1 kWh
41 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1144 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