The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13) vs. MINI Cooper S Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 33,900

€ 25,300

€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 R WRC is 10.7 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the MINI Cooper S 3-door.
VW Polo R WRC
MINI Cooper S 3-door
57.4
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
57.4 in
Height
55.4 in
97.1
157.5
97.1
146.8
157.5 in
Length
146.8 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo R WRC
MINI Cooper S 3-door
2919 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3560 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.34 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo R WRC
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo R WRC
217 hp
181 hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Polo R WRC
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Performance
VW Polo R WRC
MINI Cooper S 3-door
151 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo R WRC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper S 3-door
▶ REPLAY
13.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.1 lb/hp
VW Polo R WRC
13.45 lb/hp
15.1 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo R WRC
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Polo R WRC
31 mpg
37 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
47 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
373 mi
Range
485 mi
VW Polo R WRC
373 mi
485 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Polo R WRC
142.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo R WRC
MINI Cooper S 3-door
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
763 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.5 cu ft




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