The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17) vs. MINI Cooper Automatic (10 - 10)
€ 18,400

€ 20,800

€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 TSI BlueMotion is 10.7 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the MINI Cooper 3-door.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
MINI Cooper 3-door
57.2
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
57.2 in
Height
55.4 in
97.2
156.3
97.1
145.6
156.3 in
Length
145.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
MINI Cooper 3-door
2511 lb
Curb Weight
2601 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3428 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
3.46 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
MINI Cooper 3-door
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
94 hp
120 hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
118 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
MINI Cooper 3-door
119 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper 3-door
▶ REPLAY
26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.68 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
26.71 lb/hp
21.68 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
MINI Cooper 3-door
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
55 mpg
37 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
651 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
651 mi
388 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
Environmental Impact
81.4 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 TSI BlueMotion
81.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
161 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
MINI Cooper 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
994 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.5 cu ft






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