The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper D Automatic (07 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
€ 22,300
€ 17,900
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘ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 10.3 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel.
MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
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
97.2
156.3
146 in
Length
156.3 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
2635 lb
Curb Weight
2509 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.78 %
General
MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
R56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CNK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 4000 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
108 hp
81 hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
177 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
118 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper D 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
24.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.98 lb/hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
24.4 lb/hp
30.98 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
39 mpg
MINI Cooper D 3-door
47 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
49 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
497 mi
Range
466 mi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
497 mi
466 mi
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
113.6 kWh
MINI Cooper D 3-door
102.8 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
