The Comparative Analysis :

MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)

€ 24,600
MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10) MINI Cooper S 3-door
€ 24,000
 VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) VW Polo GTI
€ 24,600
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 MINI Cooper S 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13.9 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Polo GTI.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo GTI
55.4
Blueprint MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10)
66.3
75.3
56.6
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
68.9
77.3
66.3 in
Width
68.9 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
55.4 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10)
97.1
146.2
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
100.4
160.1
146.2 in
Length
160.1 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in

Vehicle Weight

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo GTI
2712 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3538 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
9.24 %
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)

General

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo GTI
R56
Generation
AW
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
173 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
173 hp
197 hp
VW Polo GTI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI

Performance

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo GTI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper S 3-door

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
40 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
33 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
41 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
437 mi
Range
421 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
437 mi
421 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
111.8 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
134.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft