The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper Steptronic 3-door (14 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 22,200
€ 16,700
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,700
ⓘ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 3-door is 5.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI.
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
55.7
68
76.1
58.5
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
98.2
150.4
97.2
156.3
150.4 in
Length
156.3 in
98.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
2624 lb
Curb Weight
2429 lb
3516 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
7.39 %
General
MINI Cooper 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
134 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
162 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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19.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.29 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
19.58 lb/hp
27.29 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
46 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
50 mpg
46 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
highway
53 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
529 mi
Range
548 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
529 mi
548 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
96.6 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
89 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
20.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
