The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo GTI (14 - 17) vs. BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (16 - 17)

€ 22,500
VW Polo GTI (14 - 17) VW Polo GTI
€ 41,400
 BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (16 - 17) BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Polo GTI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 5 inches lower than the BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender).
VW Polo GTI
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
57.1
Blueprint VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)
66.2
74.8
62.1
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (16 - 17)
69.9
80.3
66.2 in
Width
69.9 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.1 in
Height
62.1 in
Blueprint VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)
97.2
156.8
Blueprint BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (16 - 17)
101.2
157.4
156.8 in
Length
157.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Polo GTI
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
2804 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
370 lb
11.65 %
BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (16 - 17)

General

VW Polo GTI
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
6R
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Polo GTI
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Hybrid syn­chronous motor with range extender
Engine Series
BMW IB1
*DAJ*
Engine Code
IB1-P23, W20-K06
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
0.6 L / 29 cu in
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Polo GTI
189 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)

Performance

VW Polo GTI
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
147 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)

▶ REPLAY
14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.9 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
14.84 lb/hp
18.9 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Polo GTI
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
18 kWh✽  ( 183 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 GTI
39 mpg
183 MPGe
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
31 mpg
city
No data
46 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
466 mi
Range
149 mi
VW Polo GTI
466 mi
149 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
36.7 kWh
VW Polo GTI
113.6 kWh
36.7 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
19 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Polo GTI
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
966 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