The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3s 94 Ah (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 41,200
€ 18,100
€ 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 1.4 inches longer, 4.3 inches wider and 4.1 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI.
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62.6
70.5
80.3
58.5
66.2
74.8
70.5 in
Width
66.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
62.6 in
Height
58.5 in
101.2
157.7
97.2
156.3
157.7 in
Length
156.3 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2489 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb
Weight Difference:
465 lb
15.74 %
General
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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 (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23
Engine Code
*CJZ*
0
Valves
2
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
181 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
181 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
199 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
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
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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16.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
16.32 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
23 kWh✽
( 145 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
44 mpg
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
145 MPGe
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
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).
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/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
794 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
