The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i3s 120 Ah (18 - ..) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TGI (Natural Gas) (17 - 20)

€ 41,600
BMW i3s 120 Ah (18 - ..) BMW i3s (120 Ah)
€ 19,800
 VW Polo 1.0 TGI (Natural Gas) (17 - 20) VW Polo 1.0 TGI
€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800

ⓘ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 i3s (120 Ah) is 1.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 4.9 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TGI.
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
61.8
Blueprint BMW i3s 120 Ah (18 - ..)
70.5
80.3
56.9
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 TGI (Natural Gas) (17 - 20)
68.9
77.3
70.5 in
Width
68.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
61.8 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint BMW i3s 120 Ah (18 - ..)
101.2
157.7
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 TGI (Natural Gas) (17 - 20)
100.4
159.6
157.7 in
Length
159.6 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3s (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3682 lb
BMW i3s 120 Ah (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.68 %
VW Polo 1.0 TGI (Natural Gas) (17 - 20)

General

BMW i3s (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
I01
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW i3s (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
Hybrid syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-three engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
*DBY*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
181 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
181 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
199 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
199 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TGI

Performance

BMW i3s (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
99 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3s (120 Ah)

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TGI

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16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
16.62 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TGI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3s (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
Fuel Economy
23 kWh  ( 148 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
11 lb  ( 8 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.)
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
148 MPGe
8 MPGe
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
No data
city
14.5 lb
No data
highway
9.2 lb
38 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
26 lb
168 mi
Range
240 mi
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
168 mi
240 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
Environmental Impact
45.5 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).
22.7 kWh
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
45.5 kWh
22.7 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3s (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29 cu ft