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 9.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT.
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
55.4
66.3
75.3
58.5
66.2
74.8
66.3 in
Width
66.2 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.4 in
Height
58.5 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 1.2 TSI BMT
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2504 lb
3362 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.22 %

General
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
120 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
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
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.08 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
21.13 lb/hp
24.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
47 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
44 mpg
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
52 mpg
highway
52 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
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
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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