The Comparative Analysis :

MINI John Cooper Works (08 - 10) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)

€ 28,700
MINI John Cooper Works (08 - 10) MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
€ 22,900
 VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14) VW Polo GTI
€ 28,700
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 considerably. The MINI John Cooper Works 3-door is 10.3 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Polo GTI.
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo GTI
55.4
Blueprint MINI John Cooper Works (08 - 10)
66.3
75.3
57.2
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)
66.2
74.8
66.3 in
Width
66.2 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.4 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint MINI John Cooper Works (08 - 10)
97.1
146.2
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)
97.2
156.5
146.2 in
Length
156.5 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo GTI
2657 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3704 lb
MINI John Cooper Works (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
5.04 %
VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)

General

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo GTI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
208 hp
178 hp
VW Polo GTI
192 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI

Performance

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo GTI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
12.77 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
34 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
474 mi
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
450 mi
474 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
111.8 kWh
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
130.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft