The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..) vs. MINI John Cooper Works Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 21,000

€ 31,100

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 12.8 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the MINI John Cooper Works 3-door.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
56.9
68.9
77.3
55.4
66.3
75.3
68.9 in
Width
66.3 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.3 in
56.9 in
Height
55.4 in
100.4
159.6
97.1
146.8
159.6 in
Length
146.8 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
2873 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3560 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.31 %

General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
AW
Generation
R56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
94 hp
208 hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
115 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
▶ REPLAY
30.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.36 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
30.56 lb/hp
13.36 lb/hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
60 mpg
33 mpg
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
53 mpg
city
23 mpg
65 mpg
highway
44 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
638 mi
Range
437 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
638 mi
437 mi
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 1.6 TDI SCR
80.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
963 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.5 cu ft






31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
19.3 cu ft