The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper 3-door (18 - ..) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 21,700
€ 15,500
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘ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 MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18) is 5.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
55.7
68
76.1
58.5
66.2
74.8
68 in
Width
66.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.7 in
Height
58.5 in
98.2
150.4
97.2
156.3
150.4 in
Length
156.3 in
98.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2668 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3450 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
4.39 %
General
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
F56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
134 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
162 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.47 lb/hp
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
19.91 lb/hp
34.47 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
44 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
46 mpg
52 mpg
highway
65 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
460 mi
Range
665 mi
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
460 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.6 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).
86.4 kWh
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
102.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
783 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
20.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
