The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW i3s 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18)
€ 19,900

€ 45,800

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800
ⓘ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 4.7 cm longer, 4 cm narrower and 14.4 cm lower than the BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender).
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
1446
1751
1964
1590
1791
2039
1751 mm
Width
1791 mm
1964 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1446 mm
Height
1590 mm
2551
4053
2570
4006
4053 mm
Length
4006 mm
2551 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
1190 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1660 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
270 kg
18.49 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
AW
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor with range extender
Engine Series
BMW IB1
*DKR*
Engine Code
IB1-P23, W20-K06
4
Valves
0
3
Cylinders
0
999 CC
Engine Capacity
647 CC
114 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 4800 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
114 bhp
181 bhp
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
200 NM
270 NM
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
124 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
▶ REPLAY
10.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.07 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
10.44 kg/bhp
8.07 kg/bhp
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
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.)
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
60 mpg
199 MPGe
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
50 mpg
city
No data
67 mpg
motorway
No data
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
529 mi
Range
134 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
529 mi
134 mi
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
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).
40.7 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
89 kWh
40.7 kWh
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
14 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
470 kg
Maximum Payload
320 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
260 L






1125 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L