The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3s 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20)
€ 45,800

€ 25,200

€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender) is 6.1 cm shorter, 4 cm wider and 15.2 cm taller than the VW Polo GTI OPF.
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo GTI OPF
1590
1791
2039
1438
1751
1964
1791 mm
Width
1751 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1964 mm
1590 mm
Height
1438 mm
2570
4006
2549
4067
4006 mm
Length
4067 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2549 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo GTI OPF
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
105 kg
7.19 %

General
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo GTI OPF
I01
Generation
AW
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo GTI OPF
Hybrid synchronous motor with range extender
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
IB1-P23, W20-K06
Engine Code
*DKZ*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
647 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
181 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 4400 rpm
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
181 bhp
197 bhp
VW Polo GTI OPF
270 NM
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
270 NM
320 NM
VW Polo GTI OPF
Performance
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo GTI OPF
99 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI OPF
▶ REPLAY
8.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.88 kg/bhp
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
8.07 kg/bhp
6.88 kg/bhp
VW Polo GTI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo GTI OPF
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
46 mpg
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
199 MPGe
46 mpg
VW Polo GTI OPF
No data
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
134 mi
Range
408 mi
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
134 mi
408 mi
VW Polo GTI OPF
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).
115.6 kWh
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
40.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI OPF
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
14 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
VW Polo GTI OPF
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
320 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
305 L






1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1079 L