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 1.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.7 inches lower than the BMW i3s (94 Ah).
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
56.9
68.9
77.3
62.6
70.5
80.3
68.9 in
Width
70.5 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.9 in
Height
62.6 in
100.4
159.6
101.2
157.7
159.6 in
Length
157.7 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
2873 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.78 %
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
Drivetrain
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
94 hp
181 hp
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
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
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
▶ REPLAY
30.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.32 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
30.56 lb/hp
16.32 lb/hp
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
( 68 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✽
( 145 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 TDI SCR
68 MPGe
145 MPGe
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
53 mpg
city
No data
65 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
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
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
963 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
