The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17) vs. BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17)

€ 20,400
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17) VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
€ 35,000
BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17) BMW i3 (60 Ah)
€ 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 1.4 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 (60 Ah).
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
66.2
74.8
62.1
Blueprint BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
97.2
156.4
Blueprint BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17)
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 (60 Ah)
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3594 lb
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
9 %
BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17)

General

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (60 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 (60 Ah)
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Hybrid syn­chronous motor
Engine Series
BMW IB1
*CUT*
Engine Code
IB1-P23
4
Valves
0
3
Cylinders
0
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
104 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
104 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW i3 (60 Ah)

Performance

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
121 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (60 Ah)

 REPLAY
24.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.8 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
24.69 lb/hp
16.8 lb/hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Fuel Economy
60 mpg  ( 68 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
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 1.4 TDI BMT
68 MPGe
161 MPGe
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
53 mpg
city
No data
65 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 kWh
717 mi
Range
91 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
717 mi
91 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
42 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
42 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 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