The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S Automatic (10 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.0 (14 - 17)
€ 24,800

€ 13,600

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,600
ⓘ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 10.2 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.0.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.0
55.4
66.3
75.3
57.6
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
97.1
146.2
97.2
156.4
146.2 in
Length
156.4 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.0
2712 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
3538 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
14.64 %

General
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.0
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
59 hp
at 5000 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
181 hp
59 hp
VW Polo 1.0
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
177 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0
Performance
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.0
139 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.0
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14.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
39.24 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
14.98 lb/hp
39.24 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.0
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
47 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
37 mpg
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.0
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
47 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
485 mi
Range
559 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
485 mi
559 mi
VW Polo 1.0
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
94.8 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
121.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.0
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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