The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW i3s 94 Ah (17 - 18)
€ 19,900
€ 41,200
€ 19,900
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 TSI is 1.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.7 inches lower than the BMW i3s (94 Ah).
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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 TSI
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
2624 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3660 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
11.2 %
General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Series
BMW IB1
*DKR*
Engine Code
IB1-P23
4
Valves
0
3
Cylinders
0
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
114 hp
181 hp
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
124 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
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23.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.32 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
23.02 lb/hp
16.32 lb/hp
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy
50 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
50 mpg
145 MPGe
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
42 mpg
city
No data
56 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
529 mi
Range
117 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
529 mi
117 mi
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Environmental Impact
89 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 TSI
89 kWh
46.5 kWh
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1036 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
