Car comparison

Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSIvsMini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

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

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Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR)

GTI 1.4 TSI

180 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbo + superchargedHatchback2010-2014
VS

Mini Hatch (R56)

Cooper S 1.6

184 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2010-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    204 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    61/100

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Lightest
    1,130 kg
    2,491 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    163 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSIMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
180hp134kW
184hp137kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,194kg2,632lb
1,130kg2,491lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,580kg3,483lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
72.8s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
70.2s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
29.4s
Calculated
29.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
763km474mi
Calculated
862km536mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,390cc85cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
3,976mm157in
3,714mm146in
Width
1,682mm66in
1,683mm66in
Height
1,452mm57in
1,407mm55in
Wheelbase
2,468mm97in
2,467mm97in
Front track
1,443mm57in
1,453mm57in
Rear track
1,437mm57in
1,461mm58in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
204L
160L
Max trunk volume
882L
680L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
45L
50L
CO2 emissions-
136g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSIMini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI6,200 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSIMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.4 s
29.3 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
97 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6 has 4 hp more than Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI and Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
1,194 kg
2,632 lb
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
1,130 kg
2,491 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 V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
229 km/h
142 mph
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
228 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI6.9 s
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.67.0 s

Although Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6 has more power, Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI and Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: 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 V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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 V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
763 km
474 mi
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
862 km
536 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
6.9 s
229 km/h
142 mph
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
7.0 s
228 km/h
142 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 V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
3,976 mm
156.5 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,714 mm
146.2 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 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 V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 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 V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.9 s
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.0 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 V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPolo V (3-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSIMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
180 hp
134 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.0 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,194 kg
2,632 lb
1,130 kg
2,491 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
3,976 mm
156.5 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,714 mm
146.2 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
Range score
763 km
474 mi
862 km
536 mi
CO2 score
-
136 g/km
Trunk score
204 L
7.2 cu ft
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSIMini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Polo V (3-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 44 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 64 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 99 km (62 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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