The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - 19) vs. MINI Cooper 3-door (14 - 18)
€ 13,700
€ 20,500
€ 13,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 9.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the MINI Cooper 3-door.
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
MINI Cooper 3-door
56.9
68.9
77.3
55.7
68
76.1
68.9 in
Width
68 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.9 in
Height
55.7 in
100.4
159.6
98.2
150.4
159.6 in
Length
150.4 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
98.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
MINI Cooper 3-door
2480 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3395 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3450 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
3.01 %
General
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
MINI Cooper 3-door
AW
Generation
F56
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
MINI Cooper 3-door
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFN*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
64 hp
134 hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
69 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
MINI Cooper 3-door
102 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper 3-door
▶ REPLAY
38.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
38.75 lb/hp
19.08 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
MINI Cooper 3-door
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
49 mpg
52 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
40 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
62 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
518 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
518 mi
552 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
85.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
90.9 kWh
85.3 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
MINI Cooper 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
20.7 cu ft
