The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. MINI Cooper S (06 - 10)
€ 16,700
€ 23,100
€ 16,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 TSI is 10.1 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the MINI Cooper S 3-door.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
MINI Cooper S 3-door
58.5
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
58.5 in
Height
55.4 in
97.2
156.3
97.1
146.2
156.3 in
Length
146.2 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
MINI Cooper S 3-door
2429 lb
Curb Weight
2657 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
8.54 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
MINI Cooper S 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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
89 hp
173 hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
MINI Cooper S 3-door
113 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper S 3-door
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27.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.36 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
27.29 lb/hp
15.36 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
37 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
548 mi
Range
485 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
548 mi
485 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Environmental Impact
96.6 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 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
MINI Cooper S 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1054 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
