The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 24,600

€ 18,100

€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 Cooper S 3-door is 10.1 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
55.4
66.3
75.3
58.5
66.2
74.8
66.3 in
Width
66.2 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.4 in
Height
58.5 in
97.1
146.2
97.2
156.3
146.2 in
Length
156.3 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
2712 lb
Curb Weight
2489 lb
3538 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
8.22 %

General
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
R56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
173 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
173 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
177 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper S 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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15.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
15.68 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
33 mpg
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
41 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
437 mi
Range
528 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
437 mi
528 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
100.4 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
134.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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