The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S (10 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
€ 23,300
€ 17,900
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘ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 1.9 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
55.4
66.3
75.3
57.3
66.2
74.8
66.3 in
Width
66.2 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.4 in
Height
57.3 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 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
2657 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.31 %
General
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
181 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
177 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
142 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper S 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
14.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.7 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
14.68 lb/hp
34.7 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
76 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
41 mpg
76 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
32 mpg
city
59 mpg
47 mpg
highway
90 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
536 mi
Range
902 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
536 mi
902 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
63.7 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
109.9 kWh
63.7 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
