The Comparative Analysis :

MINI John Cooper Works Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)

€ 31,100
MINI John Cooper Works Automatic (12 - 13) MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
€ 19,000
 VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) VW Polo 1.6 TDI
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000

ⓘ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 9.5 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
55.4
Blueprint MINI John Cooper Works Automatic (12 - 13)
66.3
75.3
58.5
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
66.2
74.8
66.3 in
Width
66.2 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint MINI John Cooper Works Automatic (12 - 13)
97.1
146.8
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
97.2
156.3
146.8 in
Length
156.3 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2599 lb
3560 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3704 lb
MINI John Cooper Works Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
6.44 %
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)

General

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
R56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
208 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
192 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI

Performance

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.2 lb/hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
13.36 lb/hp
29.2 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
55 mpg
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
33 mpg
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
23 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
437 mi
Range
651 mi
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
437 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
134.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
783 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft