The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14) vs. BMW i3s 94 Ah (17 - 18)
€ 17,400
€ 41,200
€ 17,400
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 1.2 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.6 cm shorter, 10.9 cm narrower and 10.5 cm lower than the BMW i3s (94 Ah).
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
1485
1682
1901
1590
1791
2039
1682 mm
Width
1791 mm
1901 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1485 mm
Height
1590 mm
2470
3970
2570
4006
3970 mm
Length
4006 mm
2470 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
1129 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1610 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg
Weight Difference:
211 kg
15.75 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
6R
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Series
BMW IB1
*CJZ*
Engine Code
IB1-P23
2
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
89 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 4800 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
89 bhp
181 bhp
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
160 NM
270 NM
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
113 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
▶ REPLAY
12.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.4 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
12.69 kg/bhp
7.4 kg/bhp
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
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 1.2 TSI
53 mpg
174 MPGe
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
40 mpg
city
No data
64 mpg
motorway
No data
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
528 mi
Range
117 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
528 mi
117 mi
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 1.2 TSI
100.4 kWh
46.5 kWh
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
481 kg
Maximum Payload
360 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
260 L
952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
