The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S 3-door (18 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 25,600

€ 19,400

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘ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 MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18) is 4.7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT.
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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 MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
2723 lb
Curb Weight
2504 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
218 lb
8.01 %

General
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
189 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
189 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
207 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.08 lb/hp
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
14.41 lb/hp
24.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
47 mpg
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
39 mpg
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
455 mi
Range
559 mi
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
455 mi
559 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
94.8 kWh
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
113.6 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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