The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper 5-door (14 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 21,500

€ 18,700

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The MINI Cooper 5-door is 0.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 1.5 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
57.6
66.2
74.8
68 in
Width
66.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
56.1 in
Height
57.6 in
101.1
156.8
97.2
156.4
156.8 in
Length
156.4 in
101.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper 5-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
2690 lb
Curb Weight
2511 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
6.66 %

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
*CJZ*
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
89 hp
at 4800 rpm
MINI Cooper 5-door
134 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
MINI Cooper 5-door
162 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
MINI Cooper 5-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper 5-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 5-door
20.07 lb/hp
28.21 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
51 mpg
MINI Cooper 5-door
50 mpg
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
40 mpg
city
41 mpg
59 mpg
highway
59 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
529 mi
Range
608 mi
MINI Cooper 5-door
529 mi
608 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).
87.2 kWh
MINI Cooper 5-door
89 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 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
1127 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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