The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. BMW i3s 94 Ah (17 - 18)

€ 20,600
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
€ 41,200
 BMW i3s 94 Ah (17 - 18) BMW i3s (94 Ah)
€ 20,600
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 VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.4 cm shorter, 10.9 cm narrower and 12.8 cm lower than the BMW i3s (94 Ah).
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
1462
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
1682
1901
1590
Blueprint BMW i3s 94 Ah (17 - 18)
1791
2039
1682 mm
Width
1791 mm
1901 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1462 mm
Height
1590 mm
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
2470
3972
Blueprint BMW i3s 94 Ah (17 - 18)
2570
4006
3972 mm
Length
4006 mm
2470 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
1165 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1700 kg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
175 kg
13.06 %
BMW i3s 94 Ah (17 - 18)

General

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3s (94 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 (94 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 (94 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 (94 Ah)

Performance

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
114 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

BMW i3s (94 Ah)

▶ REPLAY
13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.4 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
13.09 kg/bhp
7.4 kg/bhp
BMW i3s (94 Ah)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3s (94 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✽  ( 174 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
174 MPGe
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
66 mpg
city
No data
81 mpg
motorway
No data
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
736 mi
Range
117 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
736 mi
117 mi
BMW i3s (94 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).
46.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
46.5 kWh
BMW i3s (94 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 (94 Ah)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
525 kg
Maximum Payload
360 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L