The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i3s 120 Ah (18 - ..) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)

€ 41,600
BMW i3s 120 Ah (18 - ..) BMW i3s (120 Ah)
€ 17,600
 VW Polo 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17) VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW i3s (120 Ah) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches longer, 4.3 inches wider and 4.6 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
61.8
Blueprint BMW i3s 120 Ah (18 - ..)
70.5
80.3
57.2
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)
66.2
74.8
70.5 in
Width
66.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
61.8 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint BMW i3s 120 Ah (18 - ..)
101.2
157.7
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)
97.2
156.3
157.7 in
Length
156.3 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3s (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2511 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3505 lb
BMW i3s 120 Ah (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
498 lb
16.55 %
VW Polo 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)

General

BMW i3s (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
I01
Generation
6R
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 i3s (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Hybrid syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
*CHZ*
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 BlueMotion
199 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
199 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

BMW i3s (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
99 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3s (120 Ah)

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3s (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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
55 mpg
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
148 MPGe
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
No data
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
38 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
168 mi
Range
651 mi
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
168 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
81.4 kWh
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
45.5 kWh
81.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3s (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft