BMW i3 2017 vs Volkswagen Polo 2017
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | Electric | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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BMW i3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW i3 engine produces 75 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW i3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 3.7 l/100km | ||
| Range per fill-up: | 245 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage from one tank of fuel or charge. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Polo) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW i3) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 139 mm (5.5 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.01 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.45 m | |
| BMW i3 is 4 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW i3 is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 351 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1100 litres | 1125 litres | |
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Volkswagen Polo has more luggage space. BMW i3 has 91 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 25 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: | 1`670 kg | 1`720 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`245 kg | 1`280 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 425 kg | 440 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 17 200 | 8400 | |
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