The Comparative Analysis :
MINI One (10 - 13) vs. VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 15,700

€ 22,900

€ 15,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘ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 One 3-door is 10 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Polo GTI.
MINI One 3-door
VW Polo GTI
55.4
66.3
75.3
57.2
66.2
74.8
66.3 in
Width
66.2 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.4 in
Height
57.2 in
97.1
146.6
97.2
156.5
146.6 in
Length
156.5 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI One 3-door
VW Polo GTI
2524 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
3351 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
273 lb
9.76 %

General
MINI One 3-door
VW Polo GTI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
MINI One 3-door
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
74 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
MINI One 3-door
74 hp
178 hp
VW Polo GTI
103 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
MINI One 3-door
103 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
MINI One 3-door
VW Polo GTI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

MINI One 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI
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34.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.72 lb/hp
MINI One 3-door
34.11 lb/hp
15.72 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI One 3-door
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
MINI One 3-door
44 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo GTI
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
46 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
460 mi
Range
474 mi
MINI One 3-door
460 mi
474 mi
VW Polo GTI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
111.8 kWh
MINI One 3-door
102.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI One 3-door
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft