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Volkswagen Polo GTI
The Polo GTI celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2024
MINI JCW 3-door
Polo GTI
MINI JCW 3-door
Polo GTI
The MINI John Cooper Works (JCW) was launched in 2024 as the top performance model in the new generation MINI series. The name comes from the famous Mini tuner John Cooper, and the lineup includes a three-door hatchback (ICE/BEV), a convertible, the crossover Countryman, and the BEV-only Aceman. The three-door hatchback MINI JCW is the core model of the series, equipped with a specially tuned 2.0-liter inline-four turbo engine.
The Volkswagen Polo GTI is a sports hatchback that follows the Golf GTI, with the first model debuting in 1998. The current sixth-generation Polo was released in 2017, and an improved new model with updated interior and exterior was released in 2022. In 2024, the Polo GTI’s 25th anniversary model, the Edition 25, will also be introduced to the Japanese market.
The Polo GTI is 210mm longer than the MINI JCW, with a wheelbase 55mm longer. The Polo GTI offers the advantages of rear passenger space and ample luggage space, as well as the convenience of a five-door.
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Body size = Length 3875mm x Width 1745mm x Height 1455mm
Wheelbase = 2495mm
Vehicle weight = 1350kg
Tire size = 215/45R17
Volkswagen Polo GTI
Body size = Length 4085mm x Width 1750mm x Height 1430mm
Wheelbase = 2550mm
Vehicle weight = 1330kg
Tire size = 215/45R17
The MINI JCW 3-door outperforms the Polo GTI in power
MINI JCW 3-door
Polo GTI
MINI JCW 3-door
Polo GTI
The MINI JCW 3-door is equipped with both an internal combustion engine (ICE) and a fully electric powertrain. The ICE-spec 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder MINI TwinPower Turbo engine delivers a maximum output of 231 PS and a maximum torque of 380 Nm. The Polo GTI has an updated power unit from the updated new model released in 2022. The 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder TSI gasoline turbo engine now has a maximum output of 207 PS and a maximum torque of 320 Nm, an increase of 7 PS. In terms of 0-100 km/h acceleration, the more powerful MINI JCW 3-door beats the Polo GTI by 0.4 seconds.
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Engine type = Inline 4-cylinder gasoline turbo
Displacement = 1998cc
Maximum output = 231PS/5000rpm
Maximum torque = 380Nm/1500-4000rpm
Transmission = 7-speed DCT
Drive system = FWD
0-100km/h acceleration = 6.1 seconds
Volkswagen Polo GTI
Engine type = Inline 4-cylinder gasoline turbo
Displacement = 1984cc
Maximum output = 207PS / 4600-6000rpm
Maximum torque = 320Nm / 1500-4500rpm
Transmission = 7-speed DCT
Drive system = FWD
0-100km/h acceleration = 6.5 seconds
Unique personality or exceptional versatility?
MINI JCW 3-door
Polo GTI
The interior of the new generation MINI, including the JCW, will feature a large 240mm diameter circular OLED center display in the center, combined with a dashboard made of new materials. The Polo GTI will have a revamped interior in its 2022 minor change, introducing the latest 10.25-inch “Digital Cockpit Pro.” Compared to the simple and innovative interior of the MINI, the Polo GTI’s interior is conservative, but it offers an easy-to-use interior with the high quality that is typical of Volkswagen.
The Polo, which has been highly popular in the fiercely competitive B-segment where domestic and imported cars compete, has many of the merits sought in a compact car, such as ample living space and easy maneuverability, even in the sports model GTI.In contrast, the MINI JCW has its own appealing points, such as its exterior and “go-kart feeling.”
The price difference of about 760,000 yen is not small, but if you like the presence and unique interior and exterior of the MINI JCW, there is no need to hesitate. For customers who want a car that can serve as a family’s transportation while also enjoying a little sporty driving on the weekends, the versatile Polo GTI is the best choice.
