The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (11 - 14) vs. BMW i3s 120 Ah (18 - ..)
€ 17,900
€ 41,600
€ 17,900
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 1.6 BiFuel is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the BMW i3s (120 Ah).
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
58.5
66.2
74.8
61.8
70.5
80.3
66.2 in
Width
70.5 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.5 in
Height
61.8 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 1.6 BiFuel
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
2509 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
500 lb
16.62 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
6R
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Series
BMW IB1
*CNK*
Engine Code
IB1-P23
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
81 hp
181 hp
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
107 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
108 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
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30.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
30.98 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
( 23 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
23 kWh✽
( 148 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 1.6 BiFuel
23 MPGe
148 MPGe
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
23 mpg
city
No data
39 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 kWh
425 mi
Range
168 mi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
425 mi
168 mi
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Environmental Impact
112 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 1.6 BiFuel
112 kWh
45.5 kWh
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
BMW i3s (120 Ah)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1019 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
