The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14) vs. MINI John Cooper Works GP (12 - 13)
€ 16,000

€ 36,800

€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 1.2 TDI is 7.7 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the MINI John Cooper Works 3-door.
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
57.6
66.2
74.8
54.8
66.3
75.3
66.2 in
Width
66.3 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.3 in
57.6 in
Height
54.8 in
97.2
156.3
97.1
148.6
156.3 in
Length
148.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
2496 lb
Curb Weight
2723 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3109 lb

Weight Difference:
227 lb
8.34 %

General
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
6R
Generation
R56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
74 hp
215 hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
133 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
106 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
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33.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
33.73 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mpg
33 mpg
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
51 mpg
city
25 mpg
71 mpg
highway
41 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
736 mi
Range
437 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
736 mi
437 mi
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
78.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
2
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
386 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
No data




27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data