The Comparative Analysis :
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door (15 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
€ 30,700

€ 21,000

€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR.
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2873 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.78 %

General
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
F56
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
228 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
228 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
236 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
153 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
12.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.56 lb/hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
12.38 lb/hp
30.56 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
60 mpg
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
37 mpg
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
28 mpg
city
53 mpg
45 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
434 mi
Range
638 mi
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
434 mi
638 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
80.3 kWh
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
119.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft






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