The Comparative Analysis :

MINI Cooper SD 3-door (14 - 17) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)

€ 26,400
MINI Cooper SD 3-door (14 - 17) MINI Cooper SD 3-door
€ 19,000
 VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) VW Polo 1.6 TDI
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000

ⓘ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 5.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
55.7
Blueprint MINI Cooper SD 3-door (14 - 17)
68
76.1
58.5
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
66.2
74.8
68 in
Width
66.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.7 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint MINI Cooper SD 3-door (14 - 17)
98.2
150.4
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
97.2
156.3
150.4 in
Length
156.3 in
98.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2668 lb
Curb Weight
2599 lb
3560 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3704 lb
MINI Cooper SD 3-door (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.55 %
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)

General

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
F56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
168 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
266 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI

Performance

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper SD 3-door

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
15.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.2 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
15.88 lb/hp
29.2 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
55 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
59 mpg
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
city
45 mpg
65 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
651 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
684 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
88.5 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
82.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
20.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft