The Comparative Analysis :

MINI Cooper S Steptronic 3-door (14 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 14)

€ 26,500
MINI Cooper S Steptronic 3-door (14 - 18) MINI Cooper S 3-door
€ 19,200
 VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 14) VW Polo 1.2 TSI
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200

ⓘ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 4.7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
55.7
Blueprint MINI Cooper S Steptronic 3-door (14 - 18)
68
76.1
58.5
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 14)
66.2
74.8
68 in
Width
66.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.7 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint MINI Cooper S Steptronic 3-door (14 - 18)
98.2
151.6
Blueprint VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 14)
97.2
156.3
151.6 in
Length
156.3 in
98.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2482 lb
3649 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3527 lb
MINI Cooper S Steptronic 3-door (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
273 lb
9.91 %
VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 14)

General

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
F56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
189 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
189 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
207 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI

Performance

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper S 3-door

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.87 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
14.58 lb/hp
23.87 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
44 mpg
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
35 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
516 mi
Range
528 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
516 mi
528 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
100.4 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
100.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1045 lb
6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
20.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft