2006 Mini Cooper vs. 2006 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2006 Mini Cooper and 2006 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mini Cooper (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mini Cooper weights approximately 30 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. 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, 2006 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mini Cooper | 2006 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Mini | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cooper | Polo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
