The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. BMW i3s 120 Ah (18 - ..)
€ 20,600

€ 41,600

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.4 cm shorter, 10.9 cm narrower and 10.8 cm lower than the BMW i3s (120 Ah).
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
1462
1682
1901
1570
1791
2039
1682 mm
Width
1791 mm
1901 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1462 mm
Height
1570 mm
2470
3972
2570
4006
3972 mm
Length
4006 mm
2470 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
1165 kg
Kerb Weight
1365 kg
1690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg

Weight Difference:
200 kg
14.65 %

General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
6R
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Series
BMW IB1
*CUS*
Engine Code
IB1-P23
4
Valves
0
3
Cylinders
0
1422 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
89 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 4800 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
89 bhp
181 bhp
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
230 NM
270 NM
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
114 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

BMW i3s (120 Ah)
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13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.54 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
13.09 kg/bhp
7.54 kg/bhp
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
( 83 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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
23 kWh✽
( 178 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 1.4 TDI BMT
83 MPGe
178 MPGe
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
66 mpg
city
No data
81 mpg
motorway
No data
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 kWh
736 mi
Range
168 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
736 mi
168 mi
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
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).
45.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
45.5 kWh
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
525 kg
Maximum Payload
365 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
260 L






952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L