The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper (10 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 19,700
€ 19,400
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘ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 24.7 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 7.8 cm lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT.
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
1407
1683
1913
1485
1682
1901
1683 mm
Width
1682 mm
1913 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1407 mm
Height
1485 mm
2467
3723
2470
3970
3723 mm
Length
3970 mm
2467 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
1150 kg
Kerb Weight
1136 kg
1525 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1600 kg
Weight Difference:
14 kg
1.22 %
General
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
R56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
120 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
120 bhp
104 bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
160 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
160 NM
175 NM
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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9.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.92 kg/bhp
MINI Cooper 3-door
9.58 kg/bhp
10.92 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
56 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
52 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
49 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
460 mi
Range
559 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
460 mi
559 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
102.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
375 kg
Maximum Payload
464 kg
160 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
680 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L
