The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper D Steptronic DKG 3-door (17 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 24,200

€ 18,700

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 1.9 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT.
MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI 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
156.4
150.4 in
Length
156.4 in
98.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2511 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
267 lb
9.61 %

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

7-speed dual clutch 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
*CJZ*
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
89 hp
at 4800 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
114 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
199 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper D 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
24.37 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
51 mpg
MINI Cooper D 3-door
62 mpg
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
56 mpg
city
41 mpg
67 mpg
highway
59 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
720 mi
Range
608 mi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
720 mi
608 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
87.2 kWh
MINI Cooper D 3-door
78.2 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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