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Volkswagen Polo V · Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSIvsMini Hatch (F55) Cooper S 2.0

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Polo V · Facelift 2014

GTI 1.8 TSI

192 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2017
VS

Mini Hatch (F55)

Cooper S 2.0

192 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    192 hp
    143 kW
  • Lightest
    1,205 kg
    2,657 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    159 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    804 km
    499 mi
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper S 2.0

  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    128 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    278 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSIMiniHatch (F55)Cooper S 2.0
Power
192hp143kW
192hp143kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,205kg2,657lb
1,240kg2,734lb
Gross weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
72.5s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
71.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
26.5s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
804km499mi
Calculated
800km497mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
3,983mm157in
4,005mm158in
Width
1,682mm66in
1,727mm68in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,468mm97in
2,567mm101in
Front track
1,443mm57in
1,501mm59in
Rear track
1,437mm57in
1,501mm59in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
146mm6in
Trunk volume
204L
278L
Max trunk volume
882L
941L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
44L
CO2 emissions
129g/km
128g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSIMini Hatch (F55) Cooper S 2.0PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper S 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI5,400-6,200 rpm1,300-5,400 rpm6,450 rpm
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper S 2.04,700-6,000 rpm1,250-4,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSIMiniHatch (F55)Cooper S 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.5 s
28.4 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
192 hp
143 kW
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper S 2.0
192 hp
143 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper S 2.0
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper S 2.0
1,240 kg
2,734 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
236 km/h
147 mph
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper S 2.0
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI and Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper S 2.0: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper S 2.0
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper S 2.0
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
804 km
499 mi
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper S 2.0
800 km
497 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
192 hp
143 kW
6.7 s
236 km/h
147 mph
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper S 2.0
192 hp
143 kW
6.8 s
230 km/h
143 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
3,983 mm
156.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper S 2.0
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Length
4,005 mm
157.7 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper S 2.0
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
6.7 s
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper S 2.0
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
6.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSI
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F55)Cooper S 2.0
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPolo VFacelift 2014GTI 1.8 TSIMiniHatch (F55)Cooper S 2.0
Power
192 hp
143 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.8 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
3,983 mm
156.8 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Length
4,005 mm
157.7 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
804 km
499 mi
800 km
497 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
128 g/km
Trunk score
204 L
7.2 cu ft
278 L
9.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSIMini Hatch (F55) Cooper S 2.0
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Polo V Facelift 2014 GTI 1.8 TSI

  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 4 km (2 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mini Hatch (F55) Cooper S 2.0

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 74 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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