The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper (06 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)
€ 19,200
€ 16,500
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The MINI Cooper 3-door is 10.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI.
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
55.4
66.3
75.3
57.6
66.2
74.8
66.3 in
Width
66.2 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.4 in
Height
57.6 in
97.1
145.6
97.2
156.4
145.6 in
Length
156.4 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
2513 lb
Curb Weight
2526 lb
3340 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.51 %
General
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
R56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Performance
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
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21.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.14 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
21.3 lb/hp
34.14 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
62 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
44 mpg
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
34 mpg
city
52 mpg
52 mpg
highway
69 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
460 mi
Range
736 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
460 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
102.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
78.2 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
102.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
