The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper Automatic (10 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
€ 20,800
€ 18,400
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13.9 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI.
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
55.4
66.3
75.3
56.9
68.9
77.3
66.3 in
Width
68.9 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
55.4 in
Height
56.9 in
97.1
145.6
100.4
159.6
145.6 in
Length
159.6 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
2601 lb
Curb Weight
2546 lb
3428 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
2.11 %
General
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
R56
Generation
AW
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
120 hp
114 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Performance
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.33 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
21.68 lb/hp
22.33 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
51 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
37 mpg
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
59 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
388 mi
Range
541 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
388 mi
541 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 3-door
121.2 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
