The Comparative Analysis :

MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)

€ 24,600
MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10) MINI Cooper S 3-door
€ 17,600
 VW Polo 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17) VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600

ⓘ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 1.8 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
55.4
Blueprint MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10)
66.3
75.3
57.2
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)
66.2
74.8
66.3 in
Width
66.2 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.4 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10)
97.1
146.2
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2712 lb
Curb Weight
2511 lb
3538 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3505 lb
MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
7.41 %
VW Polo 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)

General

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
173 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
173 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
137 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper S 3-door

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
15.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
15.68 lb/hp
26.71 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
55 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
33 mpg
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
25 mpg
city
45 mpg
41 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
437 mi
Range
651 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
437 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
81.4 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
134.5 kWh
81.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft