The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 45,800
BMW i3s 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18) BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
€ 20,400
 VW Polo BlueGT (12 - 14) VW Polo BlueGT
€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400

ⓘ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 12.8 cm taller than the VW Polo BlueGT.
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo BlueGT
1590
Blueprint BMW i3s 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18)
1791
2039
1462
Blueprint VW Polo BlueGT (12 - 14)
1682
1901
1791 mm
Width
1682 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1590 mm
Height
1462 mm
Blueprint BMW i3s 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18)
2570
4006
Blueprint VW Polo BlueGT (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 BlueGT
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1212 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1630 kg
BMW i3s 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
248 kg
16.99 %
VW Polo BlueGT (12 - 14)

General

BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo BlueGT
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 BlueGT
Hybrid syn­chronous motor with range extender
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23, W20-K06
Engine Code
*CPT*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
647 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
181 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
181 bhp
138 bhp
VW Polo BlueGT
270 NM
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
270 NM
250 NM
VW Polo BlueGT

Performance

BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo BlueGT
99 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

107 m
0.000 sec

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

62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo BlueGT

▶ REPLAY
8.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.78 kg/bhp
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
8.07 kg/bhp
8.78 kg/bhp
VW Polo BlueGT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo BlueGT
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
61 mpg
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
199 MPGe
61 mpg
VW Polo BlueGT
No data
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
134 mi
Range
608 mi
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
134 mi
608 mi
VW Polo BlueGT
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).
87.2 kWh
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
40.7 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo BlueGT
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
14 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
107 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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