The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper Automatic (10 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14)
€ 20,800
€ 13,700
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The MINI Cooper 3-door is 10.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2.
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.2
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 1.2
2601 lb
Curb Weight
2352 lb
3428 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
9.57 %
General
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.2
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGP*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
120 hp
69 hp
VW Polo 1.2
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2
Performance
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.2
122 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
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21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.09 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
21.68 lb/hp
34.09 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
37 mpg
43 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
46 mpg
highway
52 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
388 mi
Range
508 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
388 mi
508 mi
VW Polo 1.2
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).
104.1 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
121.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1065 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
