The Comparative Analysis :
MINI John Cooper Works (08 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 10)
€ 28,700

€ 17,400

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,400
ⓘ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 John Cooper Works 3-door is 10.1 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel.
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
55.4
66.3
75.3
58.5
66.2
74.8
66.3 in
Width
66.2 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.4 in
Height
58.5 in
97.1
146.2
97.2
156.3
146.2 in
Length
156.3 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
2657 lb
Curb Weight
2509 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb

Weight Difference:
148 lb
5.57 %

General
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
R56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
208 hp
85 hp
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
192 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
192 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Performance
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
148 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.52 lb/hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
12.77 lb/hp
29.52 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
39 mpg
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
34 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
42 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
450 mi
Range
459 mi
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
450 mi
459 mi
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
115.6 kWh
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
130.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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