The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper SD (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 24,800

€ 17,100

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,100
ⓘ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 9.5 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT.
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
55.4
66.3
75.3
58.5
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
97.1
146.8
97.2
156.3
146.8 in
Length
156.3 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2441 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb

Weight Difference:
260 lb
9.63 %

General
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
R56
Generation
6R
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
141 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
225 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
225 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.43 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
19.16 lb/hp
27.43 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
48 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
55 mpg
48 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
city
40 mpg
60 mpg
highway
55 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
578 mi
Range
570 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
578 mi
570 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
88.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft