Volkswagen Polo GTI (2014 – 2017) vs MINI Hatch (2014 – 2018): specs compared
The MINI Hatch is the more powerful of the two, with up to 231 hp against 192 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.1 s against 6.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 246 km/h against 237 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 3.4 L/100 km against 5.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,085 kg against 1,272 kg.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Polo GTI
2014 – 2017
|
MINI
Hatch
2014 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2014 – 2017 | 2014 – 2018 |
| Body style | — | Hatchback |
| Variants | 2 | 14 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 192 hp | 95 – 231 hp |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 180 – 361 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 s | 6.1 – 11.6 s |
| Top speed | 237 km/h | 190 – 246 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.6 – 6.0 L/100 km | 3.4 – 6.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,983 mm | 3,820 – 4,006 mm |
| Width | 1,681 mm | 1,727 mm |
| Height | 1,443 mm | 1,415 – 1,425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,469 mm | 2,494 – 2,568 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,272 – 1,280 kg | 1,085 – 1,220 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.