The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. MINI Cooper 3-door (14 - 18)
€ 18,700

€ 20,500

€ 18,700
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 TSI 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 TSI
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 TSI
MINI Cooper 3-door
2601 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3450 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.69 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
MINI Cooper 3-door
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
94 hp
134 hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
MINI Cooper 3-door
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper 3-door
▶ REPLAY
27.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
27.67 lb/hp
19.08 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
MINI Cooper 3-door
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
52 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
59 mpg
highway
62 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
541 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
541 mi
552 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
Environmental Impact
87.2 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 TSI
87.2 kWh
85.3 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
MINI Cooper 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 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