The Comparative Analysis :
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door (15 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18)
€ 30,700

€ 13,000

€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,000
ⓘ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 7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
55.7
68
76.1
56.9
68.9
77.3
68 in
Width
68.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
55.7 in
Height
56.9 in
98.2
152.5
100.4
159.6
152.5 in
Length
159.6 in
98.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2436 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
13.68 %

General
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
F56
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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
*DFN*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
228 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
228 hp
64 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
236 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
236 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
12.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.06 lb/hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
12.38 lb/hp
38.06 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
37 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
28 mpg
city
40 mpg
45 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
434 mi
Range
529 mi
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
434 mi
529 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
89 kWh
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
119.4 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft






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