The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14) vs. MINI Cooper 5-door (14 - 18)
€ 13,200
€ 21,500
€ 13,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo 1.2 is 0.5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the MINI Cooper 5-door.
VW Polo 1.2
MINI Cooper 5-door
58.5
66.2
74.8
56.1
68
76.1
66.2 in
Width
68 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.5 in
Height
56.1 in
97.2
156.3
101.1
156.8
156.3 in
Length
156.8 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2
MINI Cooper 5-door
2352 lb
Curb Weight
2690 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb
Weight Difference:
337 lb
12.53 %
General
VW Polo 1.2
MINI Cooper 5-door
6R
Generation
F55
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 1.2
MINI Cooper 5-door
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CGP*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
59 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
59 hp
134 hp
MINI Cooper 5-door
80 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
80 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper 5-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.2
MINI Cooper 5-door
98 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper 5-door
▶ REPLAY
39.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
39.86 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 5-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2
MINI Cooper 5-door
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
43 mpg
50 mpg
MINI Cooper 5-door
32 mpg
city
40 mpg
52 mpg
highway
59 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
508 mi
Range
529 mi
VW Polo 1.2
508 mi
529 mi
MINI Cooper 5-door
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
104.1 kWh
89 kWh
MINI Cooper 5-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2
MINI Cooper 5-door
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.6 cu ft
