The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i3s 94 Ah (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 41,200
BMW i3s 94 Ah (17 - 18) BMW i3s (94 Ah)
€ 15,900
 VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI (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.
€ 15,900

ⓘ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
Blueprint BMW i3s 94 Ah (17 - 18)
70.5
80.3
58.5
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint BMW i3s 94 Ah (17 - 18)
101.2
157.7
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
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
2429 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3483 lb
BMW i3s 94 Ah (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
525 lb
17.77 %
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)

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
5-speed manual 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

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3s (94 Ah)

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
16.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.29 lb/hp
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
16.32 lb/hp
27.29 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
46 mpg
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
145 MPGe
46 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
No data
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
117 mi
Range
548 mi
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
117 mi
548 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).
96.6 kWh
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
46.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3s (94 Ah)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
794 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft