The Comparative Analysis :
MINI One Automatic (07 - 10) vs. VW Polo 5-door GTI (14 - 17)
€ 18,000

€ 23,300

€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 11.2 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Polo GTI.
MINI One 3-door
VW Polo GTI
55.4
66.3
75.3
57.1
66.2
74.8
66.3 in
Width
66.2 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.4 in
Height
57.1 in
97.1
145.6
97.2
156.8
145.6 in
Length
156.8 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI One 3-door
VW Polo GTI
2590 lb
Curb Weight
2804 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
214 lb
7.63 %

General
MINI One 3-door
VW Polo GTI
R56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI One 3-door
VW Polo GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DAJ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
94 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
MINI One 3-door
94 hp
189 hp
VW Polo GTI
103 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
MINI One 3-door
103 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI
Performance
MINI One 3-door
VW Polo GTI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo GTI
▶ REPLAY
27.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
MINI One 3-door
27.55 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI One 3-door
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
MINI One 3-door
36 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo GTI
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
46 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
382 mi
Range
466 mi
MINI One 3-door
382 mi
466 mi
VW Polo GTI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
113.6 kWh
MINI One 3-door
123.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI One 3-door
VW Polo GTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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