The Comparative Analysis :

MINI Cooper D (10 - 13) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17)

€ 21,300
MINI Cooper D (10 - 13) MINI Cooper D 3-door
€ 24,000
 VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17) VW Polo GTI
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 D 3-door is 10.2 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Polo GTI.
MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo GTI
55.4
Blueprint MINI Cooper D (10 - 13)
66.3
75.3
57.1
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17)
66.2
74.8
66.3 in
Width
66.2 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.4 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint MINI Cooper D (10 - 13)
97.1
146.6
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17)
97.2
156.8
146.6 in
Length
156.8 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo GTI
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3395 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
MINI Cooper D (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
9 %
VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17)

General

MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo GTI
R56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DAJ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
110 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
110 hp
189 hp
VW Polo GTI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI

Performance

MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo GTI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper D 3-door

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

▶ REPLAY
23.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
23.35 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
42 mpg
MINI Cooper D 3-door
60 mpg
42 mpg
VW Polo GTI
50 mpg
city
33 mpg
67 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
638 mi
Range
500 mi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
638 mi
500 mi
VW Polo GTI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
106.1 kWh
MINI Cooper D 3-door
80.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft