The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S 5-door (14 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14)
€ 25,700
€ 13,200
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The MINI Cooper S 5-door is 1.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2.
MINI Cooper S 5-door
VW Polo 1.2
56.1
68
76.1
58.5
66.2
74.8
68 in
Width
66.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.5 in
101.1
157.7
97.2
156.3
157.7 in
Length
156.3 in
101.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 5-door
VW Polo 1.2
2855 lb
Curb Weight
2352 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
503 lb
17.62 %
General
MINI Cooper S 5-door
VW Polo 1.2
F55
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper S 5-door
VW Polo 1.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGP*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
189 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
59 hp
at 5200 rpm
MINI Cooper S 5-door
189 hp
59 hp
VW Polo 1.2
207 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
80 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
MINI Cooper S 5-door
207 lb‑ft
80 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2
Performance
MINI Cooper S 5-door
VW Polo 1.2
144 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper S 5-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
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15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
39.86 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 5-door
15.11 lb/hp
39.86 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 5-door
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
MINI Cooper S 5-door
40 mpg
43 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
49 mpg
highway
52 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
421 mi
Range
508 mi
MINI Cooper S 5-door
421 mi
508 mi
VW Polo 1.2
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).
104.1 kWh
MINI Cooper S 5-door
111.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 5-door
VW Polo 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1065 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
