The Comparative Analysis :
MINI John Cooper Works (10 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - ..)
€ 29,500

€ 14,300

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI John Cooper Works 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.8 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
55.4
66.3
75.3
56.9
68.9
77.3
66.3 in
Width
68.9 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
55.4 in
Height
56.9 in
97.1
146.8
100.4
159.6
146.8 in
Length
159.6 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2480 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
7.39 %

General
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
R56
Generation
AW
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 1.0 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*DSG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5100 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
208 hp
79 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
192 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
192 lb‑ft
69 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
12.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.39 lb/hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
12.88 lb/hp
31.39 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
49 mpg
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
33 mpg
49 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
41 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
437 mi
Range
518 mi
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
437 mi
518 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
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).
90.9 kWh
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
134.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft






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