The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S Automatic (10 - 13) vs. VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13)
€ 25,300

€ 33,900

€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 10.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW Polo R WRC.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo R WRC
55.4
66.3
75.3
57.4
66.2
74.8
66.3 in
Width
66.2 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.4 in
Height
57.4 in
97.1
146.8
97.1
157.5
146.8 in
Length
157.5 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo R WRC
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
3560 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.34 %

General
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo R WRC
R56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo R WRC
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
181 hp
217 hp
VW Polo R WRC
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Polo R WRC
Performance
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo R WRC
139 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo R WRC
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15.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.45 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
15.1 lb/hp
13.45 lb/hp
VW Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
37 mpg
31 mpg
VW Polo R WRC
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
47 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
485 mi
Range
373 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
485 mi
373 mi
VW Polo R WRC
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).
142.1 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
121.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Polo R WRC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo R WRC
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
763 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.8 cu ft




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