The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 DSG (09 - 14) vs. MINI John Cooper Works 3-door (15 - 18)
€ 17,900

€ 30,700

€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 1.4 is 3.8 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the MINI John Cooper Works 3-door.
VW Polo 1.4
MINI John Cooper Works 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
152.5
156.3 in
Length
152.5 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.4
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
2359 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3715 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
16.41 %

General
VW Polo 1.4
MINI John Cooper Works 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 1.4
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Polo 1.4
84 hp
228 hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Polo 1.4
97 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.4
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
110 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
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28.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.38 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4
28.08 lb/hp
12.38 lb/hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Polo 1.4
41 mpg
37 mpg
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
50 mpg
highway
45 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
482 mi
Range
434 mi
VW Polo 1.4
482 mi
434 mi
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.4
109.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft






27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.3 cu ft