The Comparative Analysis :
MINI John Cooper Works (10 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 29,500

€ 18,700

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 John Cooper Works 3-door is 9.6 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT.
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
55.4
66.3
75.3
57.6
66.2
74.8
66.3 in
Width
66.2 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.4 in
Height
57.6 in
97.1
146.8
97.2
156.4
146.8 in
Length
156.4 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2511 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
168 lb
6.27 %

General
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4800 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
208 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
192 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
148 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
12.88 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
51 mpg
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
33 mpg
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
41 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
437 mi
Range
608 mi
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
437 mi
608 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
87.2 kWh
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
134.5 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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