The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper SD (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18)
€ 24,800
€ 13,000
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper SD 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.8 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
55.4
66.3
75.3
56.9
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
97.1
146.8
100.4
159.6
146.8 in
Length
159.6 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2436 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
9.81 %
General
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
R56
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*DFN*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
141 hp
64 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
225 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
225 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
705 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.06 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
19.16 lb/hp
38.06 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
55 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
46 mpg
city
40 mpg
60 mpg
highway
57 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
578 mi
Range
529 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
578 mi
529 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
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).
89 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
88.5 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
