The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18) vs. MINI Cooper S Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 13,000

€ 25,300

€ 13,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.0 MPI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 12.8 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the MINI Cooper S 3-door.
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
MINI Cooper S 3-door
56.9
68.9
77.3
55.4
66.3
75.3
68.9 in
Width
66.3 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.3 in
56.9 in
Height
55.4 in
100.4
159.6
97.1
146.8
159.6 in
Length
146.8 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
MINI Cooper S 3-door
2436 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3560 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
10.9 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
MINI Cooper S 3-door
AW
Generation
R56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFN*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
64 hp
181 hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
70 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
MINI Cooper S 3-door
102 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
15.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
705 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper S 3-door
▶ REPLAY
38.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.1 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
38.06 lb/hp
15.1 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
50 mpg
37 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
40 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
47 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
529 mi
Range
485 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
529 mi
485 mi
MINI Cooper S 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
89 kWh
121.2 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
MINI Cooper S 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.5 cu ft






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