The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper D 3-door (18 - 19) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 14)
€ 23,700

€ 17,400

€ 23,700
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 MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18) is 5.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT.
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
55.7
68
76.1
57.6
66.2
74.8
68 in
Width
66.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.7 in
Height
57.6 in
98.2
150.4
97.2
156.3
150.4 in
Length
156.3 in
98.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3605 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
6.04 %

General
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
F56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
114 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
199 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
23.98 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
64 mpg
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
60 mpg
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
city
51 mpg
65 mpg
highway
74 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
701 mi
Range
756 mi
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
701 mi
756 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
76.1 kWh
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
80.3 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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