The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI (09 - 14) vs. MINI Cooper S (10 - 13)
€ 17,800

€ 23,800

€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 TSI is 9.5 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
146.8
156.3 in
Length
146.8 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
MINI Cooper S 3-door
2399 lb
Curb Weight
2679 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb

Weight Difference:
280 lb
10.45 %

General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
MINI Cooper S 3-door
6R
Generation
R56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-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
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
104 hp
181 hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
MINI Cooper S 3-door
118 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper S 3-door
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23.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.8 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
23.07 lb/hp
14.8 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
41 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
52 mpg
highway
47 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
528 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
528 mi
536 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
100.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
MINI Cooper S 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1063 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