The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.4 (09 - 14) vs. MINI Cooper Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 15,500

€ 21,200

€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 9.7 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the MINI Cooper 3-door.
VW Polo 1.4
MINI Cooper 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
146.6
156.3 in
Length
146.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.4
MINI Cooper 3-door
2359 lb
Curb Weight
2624 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3450 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
10.1 %

General
VW Polo 1.4
MINI Cooper 3-door
6R
Generation
R56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.4
MINI Cooper 3-door
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CGG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4
84 hp
120 hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo 1.4
97 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.4
MINI Cooper 3-door
110 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

MINI Cooper 3-door
▶ REPLAY
28.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.87 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4
28.08 lb/hp
21.87 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4
MINI Cooper 3-door
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Polo 1.4
40 mpg
37 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
50 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
474 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Polo 1.4
474 mi
388 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4
111.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4
MINI Cooper 3-door
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 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