The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S 5-door (14 - 18) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17)
€ 25,700

€ 24,000

€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The MINI Cooper S 5-door is 0.9 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Polo GTI.
MINI Cooper S 5-door
VW Polo GTI
56.1
68
76.1
57.1
66.2
74.8
68 in
Width
66.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
56.1 in
Height
57.1 in
101.1
157.7
97.2
156.8
157.7 in
Length
156.8 in
101.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 5-door
VW Polo GTI
2855 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.16 %

General
MINI Cooper S 5-door
VW Polo GTI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper S 5-door
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DAJ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
189 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
MINI Cooper S 5-door
189 hp
189 hp
VW Polo GTI
207 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
MINI Cooper S 5-door
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
MINI Cooper S 5-door
VW Polo GTI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper S 5-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI
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15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 5-door
15.11 lb/hp
14.93 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 5-door
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
MINI Cooper S 5-door
40 mpg
42 mpg
VW Polo GTI
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
49 mpg
highway
50 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
421 mi
Range
500 mi
MINI Cooper S 5-door
421 mi
500 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
106.1 kWh
MINI Cooper S 5-door
111.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 5-door
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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