The Comparative Analysis :

MINI Cooper SD (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

€ 24,800
MINI Cooper SD (11 - 13) MINI Cooper SD 3-door
€ 20,400
 VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17) VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400

ⓘ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 9.6 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT.
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
55.4
Blueprint MINI Cooper SD (11 - 13)
66.3
75.3
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
66.2
74.8
66.3 in
Width
66.2 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.4 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint MINI Cooper SD (11 - 13)
97.1
146.8
Blueprint VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
97.2
156.4
146.8 in
Length
156.4 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3682 lb
MINI Cooper SD (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.89 %
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

General

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
R56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3500 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
141 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
225 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
225 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT

Performance

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper SD 3-door

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.69 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
19.16 lb/hp
24.69 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
60 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
55 mpg
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
46 mpg
city
53 mpg
60 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
578 mi
Range
717 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
578 mi
717 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI 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).
80.3 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
88.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft