The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S 5-door (14 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 25,700

€ 20,600

€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The MINI Cooper S 5-door is 1.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT.
MINI Cooper S 5-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
56.1
68
76.1
57.6
66.2
74.8
68 in
Width
66.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
56.1 in
Height
57.6 in
101.1
157.7
97.2
156.4
157.7 in
Length
156.4 in
101.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 5-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
2855 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
10.05 %

General
MINI Cooper S 5-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
F55
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper S 5-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
189 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
MINI Cooper S 5-door
189 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI Cooper S 5-door
207 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
MINI Cooper S 5-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper S 5-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 5-door
15.11 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 5-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
62 mpg
MINI Cooper S 5-door
40 mpg
62 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
55 mpg
49 mpg
highway
67 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
421 mi
Range
736 mi
MINI Cooper S 5-door
421 mi
736 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 5-door
111.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 5-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







26.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft