The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 41,600
BMW i3s 120 Ah (18 - ..) BMW i3s (120 Ah)
€ 19,500
 VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (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.
€ 19,500

ⓘ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 4.7 cm shorter, 4 cm wider and 12.4 cm taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF.
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
1570
Blueprint BMW i3s 120 Ah (18 - ..)
1791
2039
1446
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - ..)
1751
1964
1791 mm
Width
1751 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1964 mm
1570 mm
Height
1446 mm
Blueprint BMW i3s 120 Ah (18 - ..)
2570
4006
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - ..)
2551
4053
4006 mm
Length
4053 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2551 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3s (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
1365 kg
Kerb Weight
1180 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1650 kg
BMW i3s 120 Ah (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
185 kg
13.55 %
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - ..)

General

BMW i3s (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
I01
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW i3s (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Hybrid syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
*DKL*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
0 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
181 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
94 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
181 bhp
94 bhp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
270 NM
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
270 NM
175 NM
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

96 m
0.000 sec

BMW i3s (120 Ah)

62 mph 62
mph

150 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
7.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.55 kg/bhp
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
7.54 kg/bhp
12.55 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3s (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
23 kWh✽  ( 178 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
60 mpg
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
178 MPGe
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
No data
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
38 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
168 mi
Range
529 mi
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
168 mi
529 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).
89 kWh
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
45.5 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3s (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
365 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
351 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1125 L