The Comparative Analysis :
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door (18 - 18) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
€ 31,600

€ 24,000

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI MINI (F56) John Cooper Works 3-door (ab 03/18) is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Polo GTI.
MINI MINI (F56) John Cooper Works 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo GTI
55.7
68
76.1
56.6
68.9
77.3
68 in
Width
68.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
55.7 in
Height
56.6 in
98.2
152.5
100.4
160.1
152.5 in
Length
160.1 in
98.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI MINI (F56) John Cooper Works 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo GTI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3715 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.52 %

General
MINI MINI (F56) John Cooper Works 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
MINI MINI (F56) John Cooper Works 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
MINI MINI (F56) John Cooper Works 3-door (ab 03/18)
228 hp
197 hp
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI MINI (F56) John Cooper Works 3-door (ab 03/18)
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
MINI MINI (F56) John Cooper Works 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo GTI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

MINI MINI (F56) John Cooper Works 3-door (ab 03/18)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI
▶ REPLAY
12.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
MINI MINI (F56) John Cooper Works 3-door (ab 03/18)
12.38 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI MINI (F56) John Cooper Works 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
MINI MINI (F56) John Cooper Works 3-door (ab 03/18)
36 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
414 mi
Range
421 mi
MINI MINI (F56) John Cooper Works 3-door (ab 03/18)
414 mi
421 mi
VW Polo GTI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
111.8 kWh
MINI MINI (F56) John Cooper Works 3-door (ab 03/18)
125 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI MINI (F56) John Cooper Works 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft






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