The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17) vs. MINI John Cooper Works (08 - 10)
€ 16,800

€ 28,700

€ 16,800
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 1.4 TDI BMT is 10.2 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the MINI John Cooper Works 3-door.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
57.6
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
57.6 in
Height
55.4 in
97.2
156.4
97.1
146.2
156.4 in
Length
146.2 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
2540 lb
Curb Weight
2657 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb

Weight Difference:
117 lb
4.4 %

General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
6R
Generation
R56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI BMT
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
74 hp
208 hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
155 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
107 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
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34.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
34.32 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
64 mpg
34 mpg
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
56 mpg
city
26 mpg
69 mpg
highway
42 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
756 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
756 mi
450 mi
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Environmental Impact
76.1 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 1.4 TDI BMT
76.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1098 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