The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper D Steptronic 5-door (14 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - 19)
€ 25,000

€ 13,700

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper D 5-door is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
MINI Cooper D 5-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
56.1
68
76.1
56.9
68.9
77.3
68 in
Width
68.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
56.1 in
Height
56.9 in
101.1
156.8
100.4
159.6
156.8 in
Length
159.6 in
101.1 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper D 5-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2480 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3395 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
12.12 %

General
MINI Cooper D 5-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
F55
Generation
AW
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 5-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*DFN*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
MINI Cooper D 5-door
114 hp
64 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
MINI Cooper D 5-door
199 lb‑ft
69 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
MINI Cooper D 5-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper D 5-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
24.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.75 lb/hp
MINI Cooper D 5-door
24.75 lb/hp
38.75 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper D 5-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
49 mpg
MINI Cooper D 5-door
62 mpg
49 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
55 mpg
city
40 mpg
67 mpg
highway
57 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
654 mi
Range
518 mi
MINI Cooper D 5-door
654 mi
518 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
90.9 kWh
MINI Cooper D 5-door
78.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper D 5-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







26.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft