The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper SD (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 24,800
€ 19,900
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 TSI.
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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 TSI
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2624 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3660 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.85 %
General
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
141 hp
114 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
225 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
225 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Performance
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.02 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
19.16 lb/hp
23.02 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
55 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
46 mpg
city
42 mpg
60 mpg
highway
56 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 TSI
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 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
