The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S (06 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14)
€ 23,100
€ 16,000
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘ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 S 3-door is 25.6 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 5.5 cm lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TDI.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
1407
1683
1913
1462
1682
1901
1683 mm
Width
1682 mm
1913 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1407 mm
Height
1462 mm
2467
3714
2468
3970
3714 mm
Length
3970 mm
2467 mm
Wheelbase
2468 mm
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
1205 kg
Kerb Weight
1132 kg
1580 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1620 kg
Weight Difference:
73 kg
6.06 %
General
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
R56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1199 CC
173 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 4200 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
173 bhp
74 bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 2000 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
240 NM
180 NM
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Performance
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper S 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
193 m
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
6.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.3 kg/bhp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
6.97 kg/bhp
15.3 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
74 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
44 mpg
74 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
36 mpg
city
61 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
485 mi
Range
736 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
485 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
78.2 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
121.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
375 kg
Maximum Payload
488 kg
160 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
680 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L
