The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i3s 94 Ah (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14)

€ 41,200
BMW i3s 94 Ah (17 - 18) BMW i3s (94 Ah)
€ 18,100
 VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14) VW Polo 1.2 TSI
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW i3s (94 Ah) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.6 cm longer, 10.9 cm wider and 10.5 cm taller than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI.
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
1590
Blueprint BMW i3s 94 Ah (17 - 18)
1791
2039
1485
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14)
1682
1901
1791 mm
Width
1682 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1590 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint BMW i3s 94 Ah (17 - 18)
2570
4006
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14)
2470
3970
4006 mm
Length
3970 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3s (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1129 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1610 kg
BMW i3s 94 Ah (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
211 kg
15.75 %
VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14)

General

BMW i3s (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
I01
Generation
6R
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 (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Hybrid syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
*CJZ*
0
Valves
2
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
181 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4500 rpm
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
181 bhp
89 bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
270 NM
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
270 NM
160 NM
VW Polo 1.2 TSI

Performance

BMW i3s (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
99 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

BMW i3s (94 Ah)

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
7.4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.69 kg/bhp
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
7.4 kg/bhp
12.69 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3s (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
23 kWh✽  ( 174 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
53 mpg
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
174 MPGe
53 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
No data
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
117 mi
Range
528 mi
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
117 mi
528 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
46.5 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).
100.4 kWh
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
46.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3s (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
360 kg
Maximum Payload
481 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L