The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - ..) vs. BMW i3s 94 Ah (17 - 18)
€ 18,000

€ 41,200

€ 18,000
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 OPF 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 OPF
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 OPF
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
2524 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
14.56 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
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 TSI OPF
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Series
BMW IB1
*DKL*
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 OPF
94 hp
181 hp
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
129 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
116 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3s (94 Ah)
▶ REPLAY
26.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.32 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
26.85 lb/hp
16.32 lb/hp
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy
51 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 OPF
51 mpg
145 MPGe
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
44 mpg
city
No data
57 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
541 mi
Range
117 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
541 mi
117 mi
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Environmental Impact
87.2 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 OPF
87.2 kWh
46.5 kWh
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI OPF
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 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