The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper Automatic (10 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 14)
€ 21,200

€ 17,400

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,400
ⓘ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 9.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT.
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
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
146.6
97.2
156.3
146.6 in
Length
156.3 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
2624 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3450 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
2.1 %

General
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
R56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
120 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
21.87 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
64 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
37 mpg
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
51 mpg
46 mpg
highway
74 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
388 mi
Range
756 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
388 mi
756 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
76.1 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
121.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft