The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3s 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 45,800
€ 19,700
€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
1590
1791
2039
1485
1682
1901
1791 mm
Width
1682 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1590 mm
Height
1485 mm
2570
4006
2470
3970
4006 mm
Length
3970 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1157 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1650 kg
Weight Difference:
303 kg
20.75 %
General
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
I01
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Hybrid synchronous motor with range extender
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23, W20-K06
Engine Code
*CAY*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
647 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
181 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
181 bhp
89 bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
270 NM
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
270 NM
230 NM
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
99 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13 kg/bhp
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
8.07 kg/bhp
13 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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
66 mpg
( 74 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 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
199 MPGe
74 MPGe
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
No data
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
76 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
134 mi
Range
651 mi
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
134 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
40.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
14 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
320 kg
Maximum Payload
493 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L
