The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper Automatic (06 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.4 DSG (09 - 14)
€ 20,700
€ 17,900
€ 20,700
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 10.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.4.
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.4
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
145.6
97.2
156.3
145.6 in
Length
156.3 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.4
2601 lb
Curb Weight
2359 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
9.34 %
General
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.4
R56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 hp
84 hp
VW Polo 1.4
118 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4
Performance
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.4
122 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4
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22.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.08 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
22.04 lb/hp
28.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
36 mpg
41 mpg
VW Polo 1.4
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
50 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
382 mi
Range
482 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
382 mi
482 mi
VW Polo 1.4
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
109.9 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
123.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
816 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
