The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S (10 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 23,800
€ 18,100
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 S 3-door is 9.5 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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
146.8
97.2
156.3
146.8 in
Length
156.3 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2489 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
7.09 %
General
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
R56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
181 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
177 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper S 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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14.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
14.8 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
47 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
536 mi
Range
528 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
536 mi
528 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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).
100.4 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
109.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
