The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 94 Ah (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 37,600
€ 19,900
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 BMW i3 (94 Ah) is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 6 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI.
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
62.9
69.9
80.3
56.9
68.9
77.3
69.9 in
Width
68.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
62.9 in
Height
56.9 in
101.2
157.9
100.4
159.6
157.9 in
Length
159.6 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2624 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3660 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.86 %
General
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
I01
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
*DKR*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
168 hp
114 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Performance
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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17.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.02 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
17.32 lb/hp
23.02 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 158 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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
50 mpg
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
158 MPGe
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
No data
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
128 mi
Range
529 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
128 mi
529 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
42.6 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).
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).
89 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
42.6 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
772 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
