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 1.6 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 4.4 inches lower than the BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender).
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
58.5
66.2
74.8
62.9
69.9
80.3
66.2 in
Width
69.9 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.5 in
Height
62.9 in
97.2
156.3
101.2
157.9
156.3 in
Length
157.9 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
2509 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
666 lb
20.98 %
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
Drivetrain
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0.6 L / 29 cu in
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
81 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
107 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
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30.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.9 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
30.98 lb/hp
18.9 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
( 23 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
19 kWh✽
( 180 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 1.6 BiFuel
23 MPGe
180 MPGe
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
23 mpg
city
No data
39 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
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)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
21 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1019 lb
Maximum Payload
705 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
