The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)

€ 20,600
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
€ 38,000
 BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..) BMW i3 (120 Ah)
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,000

ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 4.5 inches lower than the BMW i3 (120 Ah).
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
66.2
74.8
62.1
Blueprint BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
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 DSG (14 - 17)
97.2
156.4
Blueprint BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)
101.2
157.9
156.4 in
Length
157.9 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
13.39 %
BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..)

General

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
6R
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (120 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 (120 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 (120 Ah)

Performance

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
114 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (120 Ah)

▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
28.85 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
BMW i3 (120 Ah)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Fuel Economy
62 mpg  ( 69 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✽  ( 158 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
69 MPGe
158 MPGe
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
55 mpg
city
No data
67 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 kWh
736 mi
Range
180 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
736 mi
180 mi
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
42.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
42.6 kWh
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft