The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (10 - 14) vs. MINI Cooper S Steptronic DKG 3-door (18 - 18)
€ 22,900

€ 27,400

€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 5 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18).
VW Polo GTI
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
57.2
66.2
74.8
55.7
68
76.1
66.2 in
Width
68 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.2 in
Height
55.7 in
97.2
156.5
98.2
151.6
156.5 in
Length
151.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
2798 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3649 lb

Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.5 %

General
VW Polo GTI
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
6R
Generation
F56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
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
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4700 rpm
VW Polo GTI
178 hp
189 hp
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Polo GTI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
Performance
VW Polo GTI
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
142 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
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15.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.72 lb/hp
14.58 lb/hp
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
45 mpg
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
46 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
474 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Polo GTI
474 mi
526 mi
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
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).
98.5 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
906 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