The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17) vs. BMW i3s 94 Ah (17 - 18)

€ 18,400
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17) VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 41,200
 BMW i3s 94 Ah (17 - 18) BMW i3s (94 Ah)
€ 18,400
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 VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 5.4 inches lower than the BMW i3s (94 Ah).
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
57.2
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)
66.2
74.8
62.6
Blueprint BMW i3s 94 Ah (17 - 18)
70.5
80.3
66.2 in
Width
70.5 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.2 in
Height
62.6 in
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)
97.2
156.3
Blueprint BMW i3s 94 Ah (17 - 18)
101.2
157.7
156.3 in
Length
157.7 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
2511 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3748 lb
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
443 lb
15 %
BMW i3s 94 Ah (17 - 18)

General

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
6R
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Hybrid syn­chronous motor
Engine Series
BMW IB1
*CHZ*
Engine Code
IB1-P23
4
Valves
0
3
Cylinders
0
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
94 hp
181 hp
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
118 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW i3s (94 Ah)

Performance

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
119 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3s (94 Ah)

▶ REPLAY
26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.32 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
26.71 lb/hp
16.32 lb/hp
BMW i3s (94 Ah)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy
55 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 TSI BlueMotion
55 mpg
145 MPGe
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
45 mpg
city
No data
62 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
651 mi
Range
117 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
651 mi
117 mi
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Environmental Impact
81.4 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).
46.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
81.4 kWh
46.5 kWh
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
994 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft