The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (11 - 14) vs. BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18)
€ 17,900
€ 42,200
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 cm shorter, 9.3 cm narrower and 11.3 cm lower than the BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender).
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
1485
1682
1901
1598
1775
2039
1682 mm
Width
1775 mm
1901 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1485 mm
Height
1598 mm
2470
3970
2570
4011
3970 mm
Length
4011 mm
2470 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
1138 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
1600 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg
Weight Difference:
302 kg
20.97 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
6R
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor with range extender
Engine Series
BMW IB1
*CNK*
Engine Code
IB1-P23, W20-K06
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
647 CC
81 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
81 bhp
168 bhp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
145 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
145 NM
250 NM
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
108 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
▶ REPLAY
14.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.57 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
14.05 kg/bhp
8.57 kg/bhp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
( 28 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
19 kWh✽
( 216 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 1.6 BiFuel
28 MPGe
216 MPGe
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
27 mpg
city
No data
47 mpg
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
425 mi
Range
146 mi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
425 mi
146 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Environmental Impact
112 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).
37.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
112 kWh
37.3 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
13 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
462 kg
Maximum Payload
320 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
