The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper (10 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (11 - 14)
€ 19,700
€ 17,900
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel.
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2509 lb
3362 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
1.03 %
General
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
R56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CNK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
120 hp
81 hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
126 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
21.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.98 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
21.13 lb/hp
30.98 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
44 mpg
31 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
34 mpg
city
23 mpg
52 mpg
highway
39 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
460 mi
Range
425 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
460 mi
425 mi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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).
112 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
102.4 kWh
112 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
