Mini Cooper 2013 vs Volkswagen Polo 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper is more dynamic to drive. Mini Cooper engine produces 26 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Mini Cooper reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mini Cooper consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mini Cooper could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mini Cooper consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Polo can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Polo version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.82 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.45 m | |
| Mini Cooper is 15 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mini Cooper is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 211 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 952 litres | |
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Volkswagen Polo has more luggage space. Mini Cooper has 69 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Cooper is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`595 | 1`630 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Polo scores higher in safety tests. The Volkswagen Polo scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mini Cooper has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 6600 | |
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