The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper (06 - 10) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
€ 19,200
€ 24,000
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 14.5 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Polo GTI.
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo GTI
55.4
66.3
75.3
56.6
68.9
77.3
66.3 in
Width
68.9 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
55.4 in
Height
56.6 in
97.1
145.6
100.4
160.1
145.6 in
Length
160.1 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo GTI
2513 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3340 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
15.87 %
General
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo GTI
R56
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 hp
197 hp
VW Polo GTI
118 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo GTI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
▶ REPLAY
21.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
21.3 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
44 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
48 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
460 mi
Range
421 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
460 mi
421 mi
VW Polo GTI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
111.8 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
102.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
