The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14) vs. MINI Cooper S Automatic (10 - 10)
€ 22,900

€ 24,800

€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 GTI is 10.3 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the MINI Cooper S 3-door.
VW Polo GTI
MINI Cooper S 3-door
57.2
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
57.2 in
Height
55.4 in
97.2
156.5
97.1
146.2
156.5 in
Length
146.2 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
MINI Cooper S 3-door
2798 lb
Curb Weight
2712 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3538 lb

Weight Difference:
86 lb
3.07 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo GTI
178 hp
181 hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Polo GTI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Performance
VW Polo GTI
MINI Cooper S 3-door
142 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper S 3-door
▶ REPLAY
15.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.98 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.72 lb/hp
14.98 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
37 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
47 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
474 mi
Range
485 mi
VW Polo GTI
474 mi
485 mi
MINI Cooper S 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 GTI
111.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
MINI Cooper S 3-door
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
906 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