The Comparative Analysis :

MINI John Cooper Works GP (12 - 13) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)

€ 36,800
MINI John Cooper Works GP (12 - 13) MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
€ 15,700
 VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI (14 - 17) VW Polo 1.4 TDI
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,700

ⓘ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 7.8 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI.
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
54.8
Blueprint MINI John Cooper Works GP (12 - 13)
66.3
75.3
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)
66.2
74.8
66.3 in
Width
66.2 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
54.8 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint MINI John Cooper Works GP (12 - 13)
97.1
148.6
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)
97.2
156.4
148.6 in
Length
156.4 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
2723 lb
Curb Weight
2526 lb
3109 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3638 lb
MINI John Cooper Works GP (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
7.2 %
VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)

General

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 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 1.4 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
215 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
215 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
192 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI

Performance

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door

62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.14 lb/hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
12.67 lb/hp
34.14 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
62 mpg
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
33 mpg
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
25 mpg
city
52 mpg
41 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
437 mi
Range
736 mi
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
437 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.4 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).
78.2 kWh
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
134.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
3
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
5
386 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft