The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S 3-door (14 - 18) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 24,800
€ 19,000
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 12 cm shorter, 4.5 cm wider and 7.1 cm lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
1414
1727
1932
1485
1682
1901
1727 mm
Width
1682 mm
1932 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1414 mm
Height
1485 mm
2495
3850
2470
3970
3850 mm
Length
3970 mm
2495 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
1235 kg
Kerb Weight
1179 kg
1640 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg
Weight Difference:
56 kg
4.53 %
General
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
F56
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
189 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
189 bhp
89 bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
280 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
280 NM
230 NM
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper S 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
6.53 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.25 kg/bhp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
6.53 kg/bhp
13.25 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
66 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
50 mpg
66 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
54 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
44 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
480 mi
Range
651 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
480 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
88.5 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
108 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
405 kg
Maximum Payload
501 kg
211 L
Boot Capacity
280 L
731 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L
