The Comparative Analysis :

MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10) vs. VW Polo BlueGT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 24,600
MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10) MINI Cooper S 3-door
€ 21,800
 VW Polo BlueGT DSG (12 - 14) VW Polo BlueGT
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

ⓘ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 2.2 inches lower than the VW Polo BlueGT.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo BlueGT
55.4
Blueprint MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10)
66.3
75.3
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo BlueGT DSG (12 - 14)
66.2
74.8
66.3 in
Width
66.2 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.4 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10)
97.1
146.2
Blueprint VW Polo BlueGT DSG (12 - 14)
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 BlueGT
2712 lb
Curb Weight
2681 lb
3538 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3616 lb
MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.14 %
VW Polo BlueGT DSG (12 - 14)

General

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo BlueGT
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 BlueGT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
173 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
173 hp
138 hp
VW Polo BlueGT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo BlueGT

Performance

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo BlueGT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper S 3-door

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo BlueGT

▶ REPLAY
15.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
15.68 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
VW Polo BlueGT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo BlueGT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
52 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
33 mpg
52 mpg
VW Polo BlueGT
25 mpg
city
42 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
437 mi
Range
621 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
437 mi
621 mi
VW Polo BlueGT
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).
85.3 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
134.5 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Polo BlueGT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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