The Comparative Analysis :

MINI Cooper D Automatic (07 - 10) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)

€ 22,300
MINI Cooper D Automatic (07 - 10) MINI Cooper D 3-door
€ 15,300
 VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TDI (10 - 14) VW Polo 1.2 TDI
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,300

ⓘ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 2.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TDI.
MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
55.4
Blueprint MINI Cooper D Automatic (07 - 10)
66.3
75.3
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)
66.2
74.8
66.3 in
Width
66.2 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.4 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint MINI Cooper D Automatic (07 - 10)
97.1
146
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)
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 1.2 TDI
2635 lb
Curb Weight
2496 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3571 lb
MINI Cooper D Automatic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
139 lb
5.28 %
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)

General

MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
R56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
108 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
177 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TDI

Performance

MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper D 3-door

62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.73 lb/hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
24.4 lb/hp
33.73 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
62 mpg
MINI Cooper D 3-door
47 mpg
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
36 mpg
city
51 mpg
56 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
497 mi
Range
736 mi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
497 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
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).
78.2 kWh
MINI Cooper D 3-door
102.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft