The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper 5-door (14 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 21,500
€ 19,400
€ 21,500
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 slightly. The MINI Cooper 5-door is 0.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT.
MINI Cooper 5-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
56.1
68
76.1
58.5
66.2
74.8
68 in
Width
66.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.5 in
101.1
156.8
97.2
156.3
156.8 in
Length
156.3 in
101.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper 5-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
2690 lb
Curb Weight
2504 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.88 %
General
MINI Cooper 5-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
F55
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 5-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
MINI Cooper 5-door
134 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
MINI Cooper 5-door
162 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
MINI Cooper 5-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper 5-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.08 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 5-door
20.07 lb/hp
24.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper 5-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
47 mpg
MINI Cooper 5-door
50 mpg
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
40 mpg
city
41 mpg
59 mpg
highway
52 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
529 mi
Range
559 mi
MINI Cooper 5-door
529 mi
559 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
89 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 5-door
89 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper 5-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
