The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S 3-door (14 - 18) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (11 - 14)
€ 24,800

€ 17,100

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,100
ⓘ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 4.7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
55.7
68
76.1
58.5
66.2
74.8
68 in
Width
66.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.7 in
Height
58.5 in
98.2
151.6
97.2
156.3
151.6 in
Length
156.3 in
98.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
2723 lb
Curb Weight
2509 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
214 lb
7.86 %

General
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
F56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CNK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
189 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
189 hp
81 hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
207 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
207 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
146 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
14.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.98 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
14.41 lb/hp
30.98 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
41 mpg
31 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
480 mi
Range
425 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
480 mi
425 mi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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).
112 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
108 kWh
112 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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