The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) vs. BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17)

€ 24,000
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) VW Polo GTI
€ 39,500
 BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17) BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
€ 24,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Polo GTI is 6.8 cm longer, 2.4 cm narrower and 14 cm lower than the BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender).
VW Polo GTI
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
1438
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
1751
1964
1578
Blueprint BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17)
1775
2039
1751 mm
Width
1775 mm
1964 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1438 mm
Height
1578 mm
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
2549
4067
Blueprint BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17)
2570
3999
4067 mm
Length
3999 mm
2549 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Polo GTI
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1755 kg
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
60 kg
4.24 %
BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17)

General

VW Polo GTI
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
AW
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Polo GTI
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Hybrid syn­chronous motor with range extender
Engine Series
BMW IB1
*DKZ*
Engine Code
IB1-P23, W20-K06
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
647 CC
197 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
VW Polo GTI
197 bhp
168 bhp
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1 rpm
VW Polo GTI
320 NM
250 NM
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)

Performance

VW Polo GTI
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
147 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

93 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

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

▶ REPLAY
6.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.42 kg/bhp
VW Polo GTI
6.88 kg/bhp
8.42 kg/bhp
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Polo GTI
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
22 kWh✽  ( 184 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Polo GTI
48 mpg
184 MPGe
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
37 mpg
city
No data
58 mpg
motorway
No data
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 kWh
421 mi
Range
88 mi
VW Polo GTI
421 mi
88 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 GTI
111.8 kWh
43.9 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
13 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Polo GTI
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
340 kg
305 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
1079 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L