MINI Hatch (2018 – 2021) vs Volkswagen Polo GTI (2017 – 2021): specs compared
The MINI Hatch is the more powerful of the two, with up to 231 hp against 200 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.3 s against 6.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 246 km/h against 237 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 3.5 L/100 km against 5.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,160 kg against 1,355 kg. At 4,067 mm, the Volkswagen Polo GTI is 61 mm longer than the MINI Hatch.
| Specification |
MINI
Hatch
2018 – 2021
|
Volkswagen
Polo GTI
2017 – 2021
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 2018 – 2021 | 2017 – 2021 |
| Body style | Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 18 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel, Electric | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 231 hp | 200 hp |
| Torque | 150 – 360 Nm | 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.3 – 13.4 s | 6.7 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 246 km/h | 237 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.5 – 6.6 L/100 km | 5.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,820 – 4,006 mm | 4,067 mm |
| Width | 1,727 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,415 – 1,425 mm | 1,438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,494 – 2,568 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,160 – 1,365 kg | 1,355 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.