The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper Automatic (06 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (11 - 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 1.6 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
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 1.6 BiFuel
2601 lb
Curb Weight
2509 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.57 %

General
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
R56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic 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
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 hp
81 hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
118 lb‑ft
at 4000 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
122 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
22.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.98 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
22.04 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
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
36 mpg
31 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
47 mpg
highway
39 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
382 mi
Range
425 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
382 mi
425 mi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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).
112 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
123.1 kWh
112 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 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
816 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