The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper (10 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 19,700
€ 20,600
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 24.9 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 5.5 cm lower than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT.
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
1407
1683
1913
1462
1682
1901
1683 mm
Width
1682 mm
1913 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1407 mm
Height
1462 mm
2467
3723
2470
3972
3723 mm
Length
3972 mm
2467 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
1150 kg
Kerb Weight
1165 kg
1525 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1690 kg
Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.29 %
General
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
R56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1422 CC
120 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 3500 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
120 bhp
89 bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
160 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
160 NM
230 NM
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
MINI Cooper 3-door
9.58 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
74 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
52 mpg
74 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
66 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
460 mi
Range
736 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
460 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
375 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
160 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
680 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L
