The Comparative Analysis :

MINI Cooper S (06 - 10) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14)

€ 23,100
MINI Cooper S (06 - 10) MINI Cooper S 3-door
€ 16,900
 VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14) VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,900

ⓘ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 2.3 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
55.4
Blueprint MINI Cooper S (06 - 10)
66.3
75.3
57.7
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14)
66.2
74.8
66.3 in
Width
66.2 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.4 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint MINI Cooper S (06 - 10)
97.1
146.2
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14)
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 BlueMotion 88g
2657 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3505 lb
MINI Cooper S (06 - 10)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.55 %
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14)

General

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
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 BlueMotion 88g
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 BlueMotion 88g
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 BlueMotion 88g

Performance

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
140 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper S 3-door

62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g

▶ REPLAY
15.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.26 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
15.36 lb/hp
34.26 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g

Fuel Economy / Emissions

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
69 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
37 mpg
69 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
30 mpg
city
57 mpg
43 mpg
highway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
823 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
485 mi
823 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
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).
70 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
121.2 kWh
70 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft