The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S (10 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18)
€ 23,800
€ 14,000
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper S 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.8 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
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
146.8
100.4
159.6
146.8 in
Length
159.6 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2436 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
9.07 %
General
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
R56
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
181 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
177 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper S 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
14.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.92 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
14.8 lb/hp
32.92 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
41 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
32 mpg
city
40 mpg
47 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
536 mi
Range
529 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
536 mi
529 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
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).
89 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
109.9 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
