The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14) vs. MINI Cooper S 3-door (14 - 18)
€ 18,100
€ 24,800
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 4.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.8 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
55.7
68
76.1
66.2 in
Width
68 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.5 in
Height
55.7 in
97.2
156.3
98.2
151.6
156.3 in
Length
151.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
MINI Cooper S 3-door
2489 lb
Curb Weight
2723 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3616 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
8.59 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
MINI Cooper S 3-door
6R
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 1.2 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
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4700 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
89 hp
189 hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
MINI Cooper S 3-door
113 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper S 3-door
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27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.41 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
27.97 lb/hp
14.41 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
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
528 mi
Range
480 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
528 mi
480 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).
108 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
100.4 kWh
108 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
MINI Cooper S 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
20.7 cu ft
