The Comparative Analysis :
MINI John Cooper Works GP (12 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14)
€ 36,800

€ 13,700

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,700
ⓘ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 7.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.6 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2.
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.2
54.8
66.3
75.3
58.5
66.2
74.8
66.3 in
Width
66.2 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
54.8 in
Height
58.5 in
97.1
148.6
97.2
156.3
148.6 in
Length
156.3 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.2
2723 lb
Curb Weight
2352 lb
3109 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb

Weight Difference:
370 lb
13.59 %

General
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.2
R56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGP*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
215 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
215 hp
69 hp
VW Polo 1.2
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
192 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2
Performance
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.2
150 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.2
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12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.09 lb/hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
12.67 lb/hp
34.09 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.2
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
43 mpg
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
33 mpg
43 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
41 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
437 mi
Range
508 mi
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
437 mi
508 mi
VW Polo 1.2
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).
104.1 kWh
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
134.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.2
3
Doors
5
2
No. of Seats
5
386 lb
Maximum Payload
1065 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft