The Comparative Analysis :

MINI John Cooper Works GP (12 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)

€ 36,800
MINI John Cooper Works GP (12 - 13) MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
€ 18,400
 VW Polo 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) VW Polo 1.0 TSI
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400

ⓘ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 11 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI.
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
54.8
Blueprint MINI John Cooper Works GP (12 - 13)
66.3
75.3
56.9
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
68.9
77.3
66.3 in
Width
68.9 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
54.8 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint MINI John Cooper Works GP (12 - 13)
97.1
148.6
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
100.4
159.6
148.6 in
Length
159.6 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in

Vehicle Weight

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
2723 lb
Curb Weight
2546 lb
3109 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3571 lb
MINI John Cooper Works GP (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
6.46 %
VW Polo 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)

General

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
R56
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 manual transmission

Engine

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
215 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
215 hp
114 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
192 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI

Performance

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.33 lb/hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
12.67 lb/hp
22.33 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
51 mpg
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
33 mpg
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
41 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
437 mi
Range
541 mi
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
437 mi
541 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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).
87.2 kWh
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
134.5 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
2
No. of Seats
5
386 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft