The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18) vs. MINI Cooper S 3-door (14 - 18)
€ 14,000

€ 24,800

€ 14,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.3 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
55.7
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
151.6
159.6 in
Length
151.6 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
98.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
MINI Cooper S 3-door
2436 lb
Curb Weight
2723 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3616 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
10.54 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
MINI Cooper S 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 S 3-door
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
74 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4700 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
74 hp
189 hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
70 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
MINI Cooper S 3-door
106 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec

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

MINI Cooper S 3-door
▶ REPLAY
32.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.41 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
32.92 lb/hp
14.41 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
41 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
50 mpg
41 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
529 mi
Range
480 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
529 mi
480 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).
108 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
89 kWh
108 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 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
893 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6 cu ft







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