The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. BMW i3s 94 Ah Range Extender (17 - 18)
€ 20,600

€ 45,800

€ 20,600
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 1.4 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) (inkl. Range Extender).
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
1462
1682
1901
1590
1791
2039
1682 mm
Width
1791 mm
1901 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1462 mm
Height
1590 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 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
1165 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
295 kg
20.21 %

General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
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) (inkl. Range Extender)
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor with range extender
Engine Series
BMW IB1
*CUS*
Engine Code
IB1-P23, W20-K06
4
Valves
0
3
Cylinders
0
1422 CC
Engine Capacity
647 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) (inkl. Range Extender)
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) (inkl. Range Extender)
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
114 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

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

BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
▶ REPLAY
13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.07 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
13.09 kg/bhp
8.07 kg/bhp
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
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
20 kWh✽
( 199 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
199 MPGe
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
66 mpg
city
No data
81 mpg
motorway
No data
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
736 mi
Range
134 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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 1.4 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
40.7 kWh
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
14 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
BMW i3s (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
525 kg
Maximum Payload
320 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
260 L






952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L