The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - 19) vs. BMW i3s 94 Ah (17 - 18)
€ 13,700
€ 41,200
€ 13,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 VW Polo 1.0 MPI is 1.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.7 inches lower than the BMW i3s (94 Ah).
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
56.9
68.9
77.3
62.6
70.5
80.3
68.9 in
Width
70.5 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.9 in
Height
62.6 in
100.4
159.6
101.2
157.7
159.6 in
Length
157.7 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
2480 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3395 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
16.04 %
General
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
AW
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Series
BMW IB1
*DFN*
Engine Code
IB1-P23
4
Valves
0
3
Cylinders
0
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
64 hp
181 hp
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
69 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
102 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
▶ REPLAY
38.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.32 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
38.75 lb/hp
16.32 lb/hp
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
23 kWh✽
( 145 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.)
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
49 mpg
145 MPGe
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
40 mpg
city
No data
57 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
518 mi
Range
117 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
518 mi
117 mi
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
46.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
90.9 kWh
46.5 kWh
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
