The Comparative Analysis :
MINI John Cooper Works Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Polo BlueGT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 31,100

€ 23,100

€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 9.6 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Polo BlueGT.
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo BlueGT
55.4
66.3
75.3
57.2
66.2
74.8
66.3 in
Width
66.2 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.4 in
Height
57.2 in
97.1
146.8
97.2
156.4
146.8 in
Length
156.4 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo BlueGT
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2729 lb
3560 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.76 %

General
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo BlueGT
R56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 BlueGT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
208 hp
148 hp
VW Polo BlueGT
192 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo BlueGT
Performance
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo BlueGT
147 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo BlueGT
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13.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.44 lb/hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
13.36 lb/hp
18.44 lb/hp
VW Polo BlueGT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo BlueGT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
49 mpg
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
33 mpg
49 mpg
VW Polo BlueGT
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
437 mi
Range
583 mi
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
437 mi
583 mi
VW Polo BlueGT
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).
90.9 kWh
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
134.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Polo BlueGT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo BlueGT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
783 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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