The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper (10 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)
€ 19,700

€ 18,400

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 MINI Cooper 3-door is 9.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
55.4
66.3
75.3
57.2
66.2
74.8
66.3 in
Width
66.2 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.4 in
Height
57.2 in
97.1
146.6
97.2
156.3
146.6 in
Length
156.3 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2511 lb
3362 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.95 %

General
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
R56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
120 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
126 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
21.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
21.13 lb/hp
26.71 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
44 mpg
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
52 mpg
highway
62 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
460 mi
Range
651 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
460 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
81.4 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
102.4 kWh
81.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft