The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14) vs. BMW i3s 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18)
€ 16,000
€ 45,800
€ 16,000
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 VW Polo 1.2 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 5 inches lower than the BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender).
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
57.6
66.2
74.8
62.6
70.5
80.3
66.2 in
Width
70.5 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.6 in
Height
62.6 in
97.2
156.3
101.2
157.7
156.3 in
Length
157.7 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
2496 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
723 lb
22.46 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
6R
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor with range extender
Engine Series
BMW IB1
*CFW*
Engine Code
IB1-P23, W20-K06
4
Valves
0
3
Cylinders
0
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
0.6 L / 29 cu in
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
74 hp
181 hp
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
133 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
106 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
▶ REPLAY
33.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.78 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
33.73 lb/hp
17.78 lb/hp
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
( 69 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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽
( 166 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 1.2 TDI
69 MPGe
166 MPGe
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
51 mpg
city
No data
71 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
736 mi
Range
134 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
736 mi
134 mi
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
40.7 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
78.2 kWh
40.7 kWh
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
23 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
705 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
