The Comparative Analysis :

MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)

€ 24,600
MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10) MINI Cooper S 3-door
€ 21,000
 VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..) VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The MINI Cooper S 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13.3 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
55.4
Blueprint MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10)
66.3
75.3
56.9
Blueprint VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
68.9
77.3
66.3 in
Width
68.9 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
55.4 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10)
97.1
146.2
Blueprint VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
100.4
159.6
146.2 in
Length
159.6 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in

Vehicle Weight

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
2712 lb
Curb Weight
2873 lb
3538 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.6 %
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)

General

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
R56
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
173 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
173 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
137 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper S 3-door

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
15.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.56 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
15.68 lb/hp
30.56 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
60 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
33 mpg
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
25 mpg
city
53 mpg
41 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
437 mi
Range
638 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
437 mi
638 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft