The Comparative Analysis :
MINI John Cooper Works GP (12 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 36,800

€ 19,700

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2723 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3109 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
172 lb
6.32 %

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
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
215 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
215 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 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
150 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.66 lb/hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
12.67 lb/hp
28.66 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
25 mpg
city
45 mpg
41 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
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).
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
5
2
No. of Seats
5
386 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft