The Comparative Analysis :

MINI John Cooper Works GP (12 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)

€ 36,800
MINI John Cooper Works GP (12 - 13) MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
€ 19,100
 VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14) VW Polo 1.6 TDI
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100

ⓘ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 7.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.6 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
54.8
Blueprint MINI John Cooper Works GP (12 - 13)
66.3
75.3
58.5
Blueprint VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
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
Blueprint MINI John Cooper Works GP (12 - 13)
97.1
148.6
Blueprint VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
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 1.6 TDI
2723 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3109 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3660 lb
MINI John Cooper Works GP (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.66 %
VW Polo 1.6 TDI (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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual 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
215 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
215 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI

Performance

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.69 lb/hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
12.67 lb/hp
24.69 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
56 mpg
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
33 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
25 mpg
city
46 mpg
41 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
437 mi
Range
665 mi
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
437 mi
665 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).
86.4 kWh
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
134.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
2
No. of Seats
5
386 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft