The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 10) vs. MINI John Cooper Works (10 - 13)
€ 17,400

€ 29,500

€ 17,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 1.4 BiFuel is 9.5 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the MINI John Cooper Works 3-door.
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
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
146.8
156.3 in
Length
146.8 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
2509 lb
Curb Weight
2679 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
6.35 %

General
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
6R
Generation
R56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
81 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
81 hp
208 hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
93 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
108 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
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30.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
30.98 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
29 mpg
33 mpg
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
36 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
399 mi
Range
437 mi
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
399 mi
437 mi
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
119.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
974 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