The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper Automatic (06 - 10) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 20,700
€ 22,900
€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘ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 10.9 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Polo GTI.
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo GTI
55.4
66.3
75.3
57.2
66.2
74.8
66.3 in
Width
66.2 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.4 in
Height
57.2 in
97.1
145.6
97.2
156.5
145.6 in
Length
156.5 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo GTI
2601 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
7.01 %
General
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo GTI
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 GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 hp
178 hp
VW Polo GTI
118 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo GTI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
▶ REPLAY
22.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
22.04 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
36 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
46 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
382 mi
Range
474 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
382 mi
474 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
111.8 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
123.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
816 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
