The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 14) vs. MINI John Cooper Works (08 - 10)
€ 19,200
€ 28,700
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 John Cooper Works 3-door.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
MINI John Cooper Works 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 John Cooper Works 3-door
2482 lb
Curb Weight
2657 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
6.55 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
MINI John Cooper Works 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
MINI John Cooper Works 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
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
104 hp
208 hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
118 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
▶ REPLAY
23.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
23.87 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
34 mpg
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
42 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
528 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
528 mi
450 mi
MINI John Cooper Works 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
100.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1045 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
