The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S (10 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17)
€ 23,800
€ 16,500
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘ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 24.3 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 5.5 cm lower than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 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
3729
2470
3972
3729 mm
Length
3972 mm
2467 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
1215 kg
Kerb Weight
1146 kg
1590 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1650 kg
Weight Difference:
69 kg
5.68 %
General
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
R56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 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 1.4 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1422 CC
181 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 3000 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
181 bhp
74 bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 1500 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
240 NM
210 NM
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Performance
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper S 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
▶ REPLAY
6.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.49 kg/bhp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
6.71 kg/bhp
15.49 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
74 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
49 mpg
74 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
39 mpg
city
63 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
536 mi
Range
736 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
536 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
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).
78.2 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
109.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
136 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
375 kg
Maximum Payload
504 kg
160 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
680 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L
