The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. MINI John Cooper Works Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 19,800

€ 31,100

€ 19,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT is 9.6 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
146.8
156.4 in
Length
146.8 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3560 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
7.52 %

General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
6R
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 1.4 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
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
89 hp
208 hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
114 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.36 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
28.85 lb/hp
13.36 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
62 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
62 mpg
33 mpg
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
55 mpg
city
23 mpg
67 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
736 mi
Range
437 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
736 mi
437 mi
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 1.4 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.5 cu ft






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