The Comparative Analysis :

MINI Cooper D Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)

€ 22,900
MINI Cooper D Automatic (11 - 13) MINI Cooper D 3-door
€ 22,500
 VW Polo GTI (14 - 17) VW Polo GTI
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 Automatic (11 - 13)
66.3
75.3
57.1
Blueprint VW Polo GTI (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 Automatic (11 - 13)
97.1
146.6
Blueprint VW Polo GTI (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
2635 lb
Curb Weight
2804 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
MINI Cooper D Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
170 lb
6.06 %
VW Polo GTI (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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual 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
2 L / 98 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
119 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper D 3-door

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
MINI Cooper D 3-door
46 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo GTI
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
487 mi
Range
466 mi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
487 mi
466 mi
VW Polo GTI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
113.6 kWh
MINI Cooper D 3-door
104.9 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 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
966 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft