The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S Steptronic 5-door (14 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 17)
€ 27,400

€ 20,600

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The MINI Cooper S 5-door is 1.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT.
MINI Cooper S 5-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
56.1
68
76.1
57.2
66.2
74.8
68 in
Width
66.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
56.1 in
Height
57.2 in
101.1
157.7
97.2
156.4
157.7 in
Length
156.4 in
101.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 5-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2529 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3616 lb

Weight Difference:
370 lb
12.76 %

General
MINI Cooper S 5-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
F55
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 5-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
189 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
MINI Cooper S 5-door
189 hp
108 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
MINI Cooper S 5-door
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Performance
MINI Cooper S 5-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper S 5-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.42 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 5-door
15.34 lb/hp
23.42 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 5-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
MINI Cooper S 5-door
44 mpg
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
43 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
460 mi
Range
608 mi
MINI Cooper S 5-door
460 mi
608 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
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).
87.2 kWh
MINI Cooper S 5-door
102.4 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 5-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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