The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17) vs. BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17)

€ 16,000
VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17) VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
€ 39,500
 BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17) BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
€ 16,000
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 1.4 TDI BMT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 4.6 inches lower than the BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender).
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
66.2
74.8
62.1
Blueprint BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17)
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 3-door 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
97.2
156.4
Blueprint BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17)
101.2
157.4
156.4 in
Length
157.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
2540 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3869 lb
VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
580 lb
18.59 %
BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17)

General

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Hybrid syn­chronous motor with range extender
Engine Series
BMW IB1
*CUS*
Engine Code
IB1-P23, W20-K06
4
Valves
0
3
Cylinders
0
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
0.6 L / 29 cu in
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
74 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)

Performance

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
107 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)

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34.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
34.32 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy
64 mpg  ( 71 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 1.4 TDI BMT
71 MPGe
153 MPGe
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
56 mpg
city
No data
69 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 kWh
756 mi
Range
88 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
756 mi
88 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
43.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
76.1 kWh
43.9 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
21 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1098 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