The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14) vs. BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17)

€ 18,300
VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14) VW Polo 1.6 TDI
€ 36,800
 BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17) BMW i3 (94 Ah)
€ 18,300
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 1.6 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the BMW i3 (94 Ah).
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
58.5
Blueprint VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
66.2
74.8
62.1
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17)
69.9
80.3
66.2 in
Width
69.9 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.5 in
Height
62.1 in
Blueprint VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
97.2
156.3
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17)
101.2
157.4
156.3 in
Length
157.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3682 lb
VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
Weight Difference:
359 lb
12.34 %
BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17)

General

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Hybrid syn­chronous motor
Engine Series
BMW IB1
*CAY*
Engine Code
IB1-P23
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW i3 (94 Ah)

Performance

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
112 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (94 Ah)

▶ REPLAY
28.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.32 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
28.66 lb/hp
17.32 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy
56 mpg  ( 63 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 1.6 TDI
63 MPGe
164 MPGe
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
46 mpg
city
No data
65 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
665 mi
Range
133 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
665 mi
133 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
41 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
41 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1087 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