The Comparative Analysis :

MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

€ 24,600
MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10) MINI Cooper S 3-door
€ 20,400
 VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17) VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400

ⓘ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 10.2 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
55.4
Blueprint MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10)
66.3
75.3
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
66.2
74.8
66.3 in
Width
66.2 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.4 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10)
97.1
146.2
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
97.2
156.4
146.2 in
Length
156.4 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
2712 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3538 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3682 lb
MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
5.27 %
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

General

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
R56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
173 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3500 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
173 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT

Performance

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper S 3-door

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
15.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.69 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
15.68 lb/hp
24.69 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
60 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
33 mpg
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
53 mpg
41 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
437 mi
Range
717 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
437 mi
717 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
80.3 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
134.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft