BMW i3 2013 vs Volkswagen Polo 2014
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| BMW i3 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volkswagen Polo has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| BMW i3 is available with rear wheel drive, while Volkswagen Polo can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 0.6 | 1.0 - 1.4 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 38 - 170 HP | 60 - 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 56 - 250 NM | 95 - 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 - 7.9 seconds | 7.8 - 15.5 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 0.6 | 3.4 - 4.9 | |
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 143 - 145 mm (5.6 - 5.7 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.45 m | |
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BMW i3 is larger. BMW i3 is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 9 cm wider, while the height of BMW i3 is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | 952 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW i3 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. This could mean that the BMW i3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW i3 (by 148 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW i3 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means BMW i3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`675 | ~ 1`631 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 5800 | |
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