The Comparative Analysis :

MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 10)

€ 24,600
MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10) MINI Cooper S 3-door
€ 14,800
 VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 10) VW Polo 1.6 TDI
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,800

ⓘ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 10.1 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
55.4
Blueprint MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10)
66.3
75.3
58.5
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 10)
66.2
74.8
66.3 in
Width
66.2 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10)
97.1
146.2
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 10)
97.2
156.3
146.2 in
Length
156.3 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2712 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3538 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3638 lb
MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.94 %
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 10)

General

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
173 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
177 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI

Performance

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

331 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper S 3-door

62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
56 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
33 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
25 mpg
city
46 mpg
41 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
437 mi
Range
665 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
437 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
134.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft