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 1.4 inches longer, 4.3 inches wider and 4.1 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
668 lb
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
Drivetrain
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
0.6 L / 29 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
181 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
199 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
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
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.66 lb/hp
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
17.78 lb/hp
28.66 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽
( 166 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
55 mpg
( 61 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.)
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
166 MPGe
61 MPGe
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
No data
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
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
23 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
705 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
