The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) vs. BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17)
€ 19,700
€ 39,500
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500
ⓘ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 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender).
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
58.5
66.2
74.8
62.1
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
97.2
156.3
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 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
2551 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
569 lb
18.24 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
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 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor with range extender
Engine Series
BMW IB1
*CAY*
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
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
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 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
112 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
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28.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
28.66 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
( 61 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
22 kWh✽
( 153 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
61 MPGe
153 MPGe
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
45 mpg
city
No data
64 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 kWh
651 mi
Range
88 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
88 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
43.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
43.9 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
21 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
