The Comparative Analysis :
MINI John Cooper Works (10 - 13) vs. VW Polo GTI OPF (18 - 19)
€ 29,500

€ 23,600

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 13.3 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Polo GTI OPF.
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo GTI OPF
55.4
66.3
75.3
56.6
68.9
77.3
66.3 in
Width
68.9 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
55.4 in
Height
56.6 in
97.1
146.8
100.4
160.1
146.8 in
Length
160.1 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo GTI OPF
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.32 %

General
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo GTI OPF
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo GTI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
208 hp
197 hp
VW Polo GTI OPF
192 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI OPF
Performance
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo GTI OPF
148 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo GTI OPF
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12.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.83 lb/hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
12.88 lb/hp
14.83 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo GTI OPF
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
33 mpg
37 mpg
VW Polo GTI OPF
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
41 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
437 mi
Range
395 mi
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
437 mi
395 mi
VW Polo GTI OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
134.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Polo GTI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo GTI OPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft






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