The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S 3-door (14 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The MINI Cooper S 3-door is 4.8 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
55.7
68
76.1
57.6
66.2
74.8
68 in
Width
66.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.7 in
Height
57.6 in
98.2
151.6
97.2
156.4
151.6 in
Length
156.4 in
98.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
2723 lb
Curb Weight
2441 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
282 lb
10.36 %
General
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
F56
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
189 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4800 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
189 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
207 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
114 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 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.43 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
14.41 lb/hp
27.43 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
41 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
51 mpg
highway
59 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
480 mi
Range
595 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
480 mi
595 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
89 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
108 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
20.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
