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 10.1 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TDI.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
55.4
66.3
75.3
57.6
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
97.1
146.2
97.2
156.3
146.2 in
Length
156.3 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
2657 lb
Curb Weight
2496 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
6.06 %
General
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
R56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline 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
173 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
173 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
177 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
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
325 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper S 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
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15.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.73 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
15.36 lb/hp
33.73 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
62 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
37 mpg
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
30 mpg
city
51 mpg
43 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
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
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
3
Doors
5
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
