The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S 3-door (14 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
€ 24,800

€ 17,200

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,200
ⓘ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 8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
55.7
68
76.1
56.9
68.9
77.3
68 in
Width
68.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
55.7 in
Height
56.9 in
98.2
151.6
100.4
159.6
151.6 in
Length
159.6 in
98.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
2723 lb
Curb Weight
2524 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3616 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
7.27 %

General
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
F56
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 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
189 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
189 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
207 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Performance
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper S 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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14.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
14.41 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
41 mpg
53 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
31 mpg
city
43 mpg
51 mpg
highway
62 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
480 mi
Range
565 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
480 mi
565 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
83.4 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
108 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







20.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft