The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper SD (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)
€ 24,800

€ 18,400

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 SD 3-door is 24.1 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 4.6 cm lower than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1407
1683
1913
1453
1682
1901
1683 mm
Width
1682 mm
1913 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1901 mm
1407 mm
Height
1453 mm
2467
3729
2470
3970
3729 mm
Length
3970 mm
2467 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1225 kg
Kerb Weight
1139 kg
1600 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1590 kg

Weight Difference:
86 kg
7.02 %

General
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
R56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
94 bhp
at 5000 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
141 bhp
94 bhp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
305 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
305 NM
160 NM
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
134 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.12 kg/bhp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
8.69 kg/bhp
12.12 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
66 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
66 mpg
66 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
55 mpg
city
54 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
578 mi
Range
651 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
578 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
81.4 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
88.5 kWh
81.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
100 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
375 kg
Maximum Payload
451 kg
160 L
Boot Capacity
280 L






680 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
952 L