The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) vs. BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17)
€ 24,000

€ 39,500

€ 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 2.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 5.5 inches lower than the BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender).
VW Polo GTI
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
56.6
68.9
77.3
62.1
69.9
80.3
68.9 in
Width
69.9 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.6 in
Height
62.1 in
100.4
160.1
101.2
157.4
160.1 in
Length
157.4 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.23 %

General
VW Polo GTI
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
AW
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0.6 L / 29 cu in
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Polo GTI
197 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
▶ REPLAY
15.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.16 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
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 GTI
40 mpg
153 MPGe
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
31 mpg
city
No data
48 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
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).
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)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
21 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft






30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft