The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper 5-door (14 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
€ 21,500
€ 21,000
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper 5-door is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR.
MINI Cooper 5-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
56.1
68
76.1
56.9
68.9
77.3
68 in
Width
68.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
56.1 in
Height
56.9 in
101.1
156.8
100.4
159.6
156.8 in
Length
159.6 in
101.1 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper 5-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
2690 lb
Curb Weight
2873 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
6.37 %
General
MINI Cooper 5-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
F55
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper 5-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
MINI Cooper 5-door
134 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI Cooper 5-door
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
MINI Cooper 5-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
129 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper 5-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.56 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 5-door
20.07 lb/hp
30.56 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper 5-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
60 mpg
MINI Cooper 5-door
50 mpg
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
40 mpg
city
53 mpg
59 mpg
highway
65 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
529 mi
Range
638 mi
MINI Cooper 5-door
529 mi
638 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
89 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).
80.3 kWh
MINI Cooper 5-door
89 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper 5-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
