The Comparative Analysis :

MINI Cooper S (10 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.4 DSG (09 - 14)

€ 23,800
MINI Cooper S (10 - 13) MINI Cooper S 3-door
€ 17,900
 VW Polo 1.4 DSG (09 - 14) VW Polo 1.4
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900

ⓘ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 1.4.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.4
55.4
Blueprint MINI Cooper S (10 - 13)
66.3
75.3
58.5
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 DSG (09 - 14)
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
Blueprint MINI Cooper S (10 - 13)
97.1
146.8
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 DSG (09 - 14)
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 1.4
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2359 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3417 lb
MINI Cooper S (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
11.95 %
VW Polo 1.4 DSG (09 - 14)

General

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.4
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 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
181 hp
84 hp
VW Polo 1.4
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
177 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4

Performance

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.4
142 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper S 3-door

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4

▶ REPLAY
14.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.08 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
14.8 lb/hp
28.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
41 mpg
41 mpg
VW Polo 1.4
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
482 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
536 mi
482 mi
VW Polo 1.4
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).
109.9 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
109.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft