The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S 5-door (14 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - ..)
€ 25,700
€ 14,300
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper S 5-door is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
MINI Cooper S 5-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
56.1
68
76.1
56.9
68.9
77.3
68 in
Width
68.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
56.1 in
Height
56.9 in
101.1
157.7
100.4
159.6
157.7 in
Length
159.6 in
101.1 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 5-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2855 lb
Curb Weight
2480 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
13.13 %
General
MINI Cooper S 5-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
F55
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper S 5-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*DSG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
189 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5100 rpm
MINI Cooper S 5-door
189 hp
79 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
207 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
MINI Cooper S 5-door
207 lb‑ft
69 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
MINI Cooper S 5-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper S 5-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
702 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.39 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 5-door
15.11 lb/hp
31.39 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 5-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
49 mpg
MINI Cooper S 5-door
40 mpg
49 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
49 mpg
highway
57 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
421 mi
Range
518 mi
MINI Cooper S 5-door
421 mi
518 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
90.9 kWh
MINI Cooper S 5-door
111.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 5-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
