The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S 3-door (18 - 18) vs. VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20)
€ 25,600

€ 25,200

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18) is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Polo GTI OPF.
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo GTI OPF
55.7
68
76.1
56.6
68.9
77.3
68 in
Width
68.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
55.7 in
Height
56.6 in
98.2
151.6
100.4
160.1
151.6 in
Length
160.1 in
98.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo GTI OPF
2723 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.87 %

General
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo GTI OPF
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo GTI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
189 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
189 hp
197 hp
VW Polo GTI OPF
207 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI OPF
Performance
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo GTI OPF
146 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo GTI OPF
▶ REPLAY
14.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
14.41 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo GTI OPF
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
39 mpg
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
39 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo GTI OPF
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
455 mi
Range
408 mi
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
455 mi
408 mi
VW Polo GTI OPF
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).
115.6 kWh
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
113.6 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI OPF
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo GTI OPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft







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