The Comparative Analysis :

MINI Cooper S Steptronic DKG 3-door (18 - 18) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)

€ 27,400
MINI Cooper S Steptronic DKG 3-door (18 - 18) MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
€ 24,000
 VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) VW Polo GTI
€ 27,400
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 MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18) is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Polo GTI.
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo GTI
55.7
Blueprint MINI Cooper S Steptronic DKG 3-door (18 - 18)
68
76.1
56.6
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
68.9
77.3
68 in
Width
68.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
55.7 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint MINI Cooper S Steptronic DKG 3-door (18 - 18)
98.2
151.6
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
100.4
160.1
151.6 in
Length
160.1 in
98.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in

Vehicle Weight

MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo GTI
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3649 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
MINI Cooper S Steptronic DKG 3-door (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.73 %
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)

General

MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo GTI
F56
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
189 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
189 hp
197 hp
VW Polo GTI
207 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI

Performance

MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo GTI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

▶ REPLAY
14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
14.58 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
40 mpg
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
45 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
421 mi
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
526 mi
421 mi
VW Polo GTI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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 MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
98.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
20.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft