The Comparative Analysis :

MINI Cooper S 3-door (14 - 18) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)

€ 24,800
MINI Cooper S 3-door (14 - 18) MINI Cooper S 3-door
€ 22,900
 VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14) VW Polo GTI
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900

ⓘ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 5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Polo GTI.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo GTI
55.7
Blueprint MINI Cooper S 3-door (14 - 18)
68
76.1
57.2
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)
66.2
74.8
68 in
Width
66.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.7 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint MINI Cooper S 3-door (14 - 18)
98.2
151.6
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)
97.2
156.5
151.6 in
Length
156.5 in
98.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo GTI
2723 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3704 lb
MINI Cooper S 3-door (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.68 %
VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)

General

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo GTI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
189 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
189 hp
178 hp
VW Polo GTI
207 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI

Performance

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo GTI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper S 3-door

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

▶ REPLAY
14.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
14.41 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
41 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
480 mi
Range
474 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
480 mi
474 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
111.8 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
108 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
20.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft