The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper Steptronic DKG 5-door (14 - 18) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 23,200
€ 22,900
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The MINI Cooper 5-door is 0.2 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Polo GTI.
MINI Cooper 5-door
VW Polo GTI
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
156.8
97.2
156.5
156.8 in
Length
156.5 in
101.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper 5-door
VW Polo GTI
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.5 %
General
MINI Cooper 5-door
VW Polo GTI
F55
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper 5-door
VW Polo GTI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
MINI Cooper 5-door
134 hp
178 hp
VW Polo GTI
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
MINI Cooper 5-door
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
MINI Cooper 5-door
VW Polo GTI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper 5-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
▶ REPLAY
20.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 5-door
20.57 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper 5-door
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
40 mpg
MINI Cooper 5-door
49 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
46 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
518 mi
Range
474 mi
MINI Cooper 5-door
518 mi
474 mi
VW Polo GTI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
111.8 kWh
MINI Cooper 5-door
90.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper 5-door
VW Polo GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
