The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper Automatic (10 - 13) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 21,200
€ 19,000
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 3.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
55.4
66.3
75.3
58.5
66.2
74.8
66.3 in
Width
66.2 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.4 in
Height
58.5 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
2624 lb
Curb Weight
2599 lb
3450 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.91 %
General
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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
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
Performance
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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
▶ REPLAY
21.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.2 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
21.87 lb/hp
29.2 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
37 mpg
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
46 mpg
highway
64 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
388 mi
Range
651 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
388 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
121.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
