The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) vs. MINI John Cooper Works Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 24,000
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) VW Polo GTI
€ 31,100
 MINI John Cooper Works Automatic (12 - 13) MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
€ 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 VW Polo GTI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 13.3 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the MINI John Cooper Works 3-door.
VW Polo GTI
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
56.6
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
68.9
77.3
55.4
Blueprint MINI John Cooper Works Automatic (12 - 13)
66.3
75.3
68.9 in
Width
66.3 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.3 in
56.6 in
Height
55.4 in
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
100.4
160.1
Blueprint MINI John Cooper Works Automatic (12 - 13)
97.1
146.8
160.1 in
Length
146.8 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Polo GTI
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3560 lb
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
7 %
MINI John Cooper Works Automatic (12 - 13)

General

VW Polo GTI
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
AW
Generation
R56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-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
*DKZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
197 hp
208 hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 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

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door

▶ REPLAY
15.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.36 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.16 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
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
33 mpg
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
421 mi
Range
437 mi
VW Polo GTI
421 mi
437 mi
MINI John Cooper Works 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Polo GTI
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.5 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
19.3 cu ft