The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i3s 120 Ah (18 - ..) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

€ 41,600
BMW i3s 120 Ah (18 - ..) BMW i3s (120 Ah)
€ 18,300
 VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17) VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300

ⓘ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 3.4 cm longer, 10.9 cm wider and 10.8 cm taller than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT.
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
1570
Blueprint BMW i3s 120 Ah (18 - ..)
1791
2039
1462
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
1682
1901
1791 mm
Width
1682 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1570 mm
Height
1462 mm
Blueprint BMW i3s 120 Ah (18 - ..)
2570
4006
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
2470
3972
4006 mm
Length
3972 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3s (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
1365 kg
Kerb Weight
1151 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1670 kg
BMW i3s 120 Ah (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
214 kg
15.68 %
VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

General

BMW i3s (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
I01
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW i3s (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Hybrid syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
*CUS*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1422 CC
181 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
181 bhp
89 bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
270 NM
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
270 NM
230 NM
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW i3s (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
99 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

BMW i3s (120 Ah)

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
7.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.93 kg/bhp
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
7.54 kg/bhp
12.93 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3s (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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
76 mpg  ( 86 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.)
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
178 MPGe
86 MPGe
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
No data
city
67 mpg
No data
motorway
83 mpg
38 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
168 mi
Range
756 mi
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
168 mi
756 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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).
76.1 kWh
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
45.5 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
95 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3s (120 Ah)
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
365 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L