The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 BMT (14 - 17) vs. MINI Cooper Automatic (06 - 10)
€ 13,800

€ 20,700

€ 13,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700
ⓘ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 VW Polo 1.0 BMT is 10.7 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the MINI Cooper 3-door.
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
MINI Cooper 3-door
57.6
66.2
74.8
55.4
66.3
75.3
66.2 in
Width
66.3 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.3 in
57.6 in
Height
55.4 in
97.2
156.4
97.1
145.6
156.4 in
Length
145.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
MINI Cooper 3-door
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2601 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
10.61 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
MINI Cooper 3-door
6R
Generation
R56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
MINI Cooper 3-door
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
59 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
59 hp
118 hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
70 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
MINI Cooper 3-door
100 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
15.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
705 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper 3-door
▶ REPLAY
39.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.04 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
39.42 lb/hp
22.04 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
MINI Cooper 3-door
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
50 mpg
36 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
47 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
595 mi
Range
382 mi
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
595 mi
382 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
Environmental Impact
89 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
89 kWh
123.1 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 BMT
MINI Cooper 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.5 cu ft






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