The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i3s 120 Ah (18 - ..) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - ..)

€ 41,600
BMW i3s 120 Ah (18 - ..) BMW i3s (120 Ah)
€ 18,000
 VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - ..) VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000

ⓘ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 TSI OPF.
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
61.8
Blueprint BMW i3s 120 Ah (18 - ..)
70.5
80.3
56.9
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - ..)
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 TSI OPF (18 - ..)
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 TSI OPF
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2524 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3549 lb
BMW i3s 120 Ah (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
16.12 %
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - ..)

General

BMW i3s (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW i3s (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Hybrid syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
*DKL*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
181 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
181 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
199 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
199 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF

Performance

BMW i3s (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
99 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3s (120 Ah)

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
16.62 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3s (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
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
51 mpg
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
148 MPGe
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
No data
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
38 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
168 mi
Range
541 mi
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
168 mi
541 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
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).
87.2 kWh
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
45.5 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3s (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft