The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..) vs. BMW i3s 94 Ah (17 - 18)
€ 21,000

€ 41,200

€ 21,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR is 4.7 cm longer, 4 cm narrower and 14.4 cm lower than the BMW i3s (94 Ah).
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
1446
1751
1964
1590
1791
2039
1751 mm
Width
1791 mm
1964 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1446 mm
Height
1590 mm
2551
4053
2570
4006
4053 mm
Length
4006 mm
2551 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
1303 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg

Weight Difference:
37 kg
2.76 %

General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
AW
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 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Series
BMW IB1
*DGT*
Engine Code
IB1-P23
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
94 bhp
at 2700 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 4800 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
94 bhp
181 bhp
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
250 NM
270 NM
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
115 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

BMW i3s (94 Ah)
▶ REPLAY
13.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.4 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
13.86 kg/bhp
7.4 kg/bhp
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
( 81 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 1.6 TDI SCR
81 MPGe
174 MPGe
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
64 mpg
city
No data
78 mpg
motorway
No data
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
638 mi
Range
117 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
638 mi
117 mi
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
46.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
80.3 kWh
46.5 kWh
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
437 kg
Maximum Payload
360 kg
351 L
Boot Capacity
260 L






1125 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L