The Comparative Analysis :

BMW i3s 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 45,800
BMW i3s 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18) BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
€ 18,000
 VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender) 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 BMT.
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
1590
Blueprint BMW i3s 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18)
1791
2039
1485
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 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 Range Extender (17 - 18)
2570
4006
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
2470
3970
4006 mm
Length
3970 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1104 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1570 kg
BMW i3s 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
356 kg
24.38 %
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

General

BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Hybrid syn­chronous motor with range extender
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23, W20-K06
Engine Code
*CBZ*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
647 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
181 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
181 bhp
104 bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
270 NM
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
270 NM
175 NM
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
99 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

107 m
0.000 sec

BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)

62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
8.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 kg/bhp
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
8.07 kg/bhp
10.62 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽  ( 199 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
56 mpg
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
199 MPGe
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
No data
city
45 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
134 mi
Range
559 mi
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
134 mi
559 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
40.7 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).
94.8 kWh
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
40.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
14 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
320 kg
Maximum Payload
466 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L