The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. BMW i3s 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18)

€ 20,400
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 45,800
 BMW i3s 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18) BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
€ 20,400
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 TSI BMT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 5 inches lower than the BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender).
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
66.2
74.8
62.6
Blueprint BMW i3s 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
97.2
156.4
Blueprint BMW i3s 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18)
101.2
157.7
156.4 in
Length
157.7 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
2564 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3660 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
655 lb
20.35 %
BMW i3s 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18)

General

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
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 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Hybrid syn­chronous motor with range extender
Engine Series
BMW IB1
*CJZ*
Engine Code
IB1-P23, W20-K06
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
0.6 L / 29 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
181 hp
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)

Performance

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
122 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)

▶ REPLAY
23.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.78 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
23.74 lb/hp
17.78 lb/hp
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
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 TSI BMT
50 mpg
166 MPGe
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
41 mpg
city
No data
57 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
595 mi
Range
134 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
595 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).
40.7 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
89 kWh
40.7 kWh
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
23 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 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