The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S (10 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14)
€ 23,800
€ 17,700
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,700
ⓘ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 S 3-door is 9.5 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
66.3
75.3
57.7
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
97.1
146.8
97.2
156.3
146.8 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
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
5.34 %
General
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
R56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
181 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
142 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper S 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
▶ REPLAY
14.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.26 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
14.8 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
41 mpg
combined
69 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
41 mpg
69 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
32 mpg
city
57 mpg
47 mpg
highway
78 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
536 mi
Range
823 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
536 mi
823 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
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).
70 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
109.9 kWh
70 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 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
5
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
