The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper D (07 - 10) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 20,800

€ 15,900

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,900
ⓘ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 D 3-door is 26.1 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 7.8 cm lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI.
MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
1407
1683
1913
1485
1682
1901
1683 mm
Width
1682 mm
1913 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1407 mm
Height
1485 mm
2467
3709
2470
3970
3709 mm
Length
3970 mm
2467 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
1165 kg
Kerb Weight
1102 kg
1540 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1580 kg

Weight Difference:
63 kg
5.41 %

General
MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
R56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4500 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
108 bhp
89 bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
240 NM
160 NM
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper D 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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10.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.38 kg/bhp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
10.79 kg/bhp
12.38 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
55 mpg
MINI Cooper D 3-door
72 mpg
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
60 mpg
city
43 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
638 mi
Range
548 mi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
638 mi
548 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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).
96.6 kWh
MINI Cooper D 3-door
80.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
104 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
375 kg
Maximum Payload
478 kg
160 L
Boot Capacity
280 L






680 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L