The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper D (07 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - ..)
€ 20,800
€ 14,300
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper D 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13.5 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
55.4
66.3
75.3
56.9
68.9
77.3
66.3 in
Width
68.9 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
55.4 in
Height
56.9 in
97.1
146
100.4
159.6
146 in
Length
159.6 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2480 lb
3395 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.43 %
General
MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
R56
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*DSG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5100 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
108 hp
79 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
177 lb‑ft
69 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper D 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
702 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.39 lb/hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
23.78 lb/hp
31.39 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
49 mpg
MINI Cooper D 3-door
60 mpg
49 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
50 mpg
city
39 mpg
67 mpg
highway
57 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
638 mi
Range
518 mi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
638 mi
518 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
90.9 kWh
MINI Cooper D 3-door
80.3 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
