The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (11 - 14) vs. MINI Cooper 3-door (14 - 18)
€ 17,900
€ 20,500
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel is 5.9 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the MINI Cooper 3-door.
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
MINI Cooper 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
150.4
156.3 in
Length
150.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
MINI Cooper 3-door
2509 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3450 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.92 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
MINI Cooper 3-door
6R
Generation
F56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
MINI Cooper 3-door
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CNK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
81 hp
134 hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
107 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
MINI Cooper 3-door
108 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper 3-door
▶ REPLAY
30.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
30.98 lb/hp
19.08 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
MINI Cooper 3-door
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
52 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
425 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
425 mi
552 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
Environmental Impact
112 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).
85.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
112 kWh
85.3 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
MINI Cooper 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1019 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
