The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo GTI DSG (14 - 17) vs. MINI John Cooper Works Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 24,000

€ 31,100

€ 24,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Polo GTI is 10 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the MINI John Cooper Works 3-door.
VW Polo GTI
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
57.1
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
57.1 in
Height
55.4 in
97.2
156.8
97.1
146.8
156.8 in
Length
146.8 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3560 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.56 %

General
VW Polo GTI
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
6R
Generation
R56
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo GTI
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DAJ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
189 hp
208 hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Performance
VW Polo GTI
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
147 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
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14.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.36 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
14.93 lb/hp
13.36 lb/hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Polo GTI
42 mpg
33 mpg
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
500 mi
Range
437 mi
VW Polo GTI
500 mi
437 mi
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Environmental Impact
106.1 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 GTI
106.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 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