2005 Volkswagen Polo vs. 2011 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Polo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Polo would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Polo (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2011 Mini Cooper. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2011 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 89 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Polo (335 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper. (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volkswagen Polo | 2011 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Mini |
| Model | Polo | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1314 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3724 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
