The Comparative Analysis :

MINI Cooper D Steptronic 3-door (14 - 17) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 24,100
MINI Cooper D Steptronic 3-door (14 - 17) MINI Cooper D 3-door
€ 18,600
 VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600

ⓘ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 5.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT.
MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
55.7
Blueprint MINI Cooper D Steptronic 3-door (14 - 17)
68
76.1
58.5
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
66.2
74.8
68 in
Width
66.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.7 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint MINI Cooper D Steptronic 3-door (14 - 17)
98.2
150.4
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
97.2
156.3
150.4 in
Length
156.3 in
98.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2504 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3527 lb
MINI Cooper D Steptronic 3-door (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
7.26 %
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
F56
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
114 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
199 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper D 3-door

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.08 lb/hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
23.69 lb/hp
24.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
47 mpg
MINI Cooper D 3-door
64 mpg
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
56 mpg
city
41 mpg
67 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
559 mi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
739 mi
559 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
94.8 kWh
MINI Cooper D 3-door
76.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
20.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft