The Comparative Analysis :

MINI Cooper SD 3-door (14 - 17) vs. VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)

€ 26,400
MINI Cooper SD 3-door (14 - 17) MINI Cooper SD 3-door
€ 22,500
 VW Polo GTI (14 - 17) VW Polo GTI
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 6.4 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Polo GTI.
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo GTI
55.7
Blueprint MINI Cooper SD 3-door (14 - 17)
68
76.1
57.1
Blueprint VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)
66.2
74.8
68 in
Width
66.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.7 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint MINI Cooper SD 3-door (14 - 17)
98.2
150.4
Blueprint VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)
97.2
156.8
150.4 in
Length
156.8 in
98.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo GTI
2668 lb
Curb Weight
2804 lb
3560 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
MINI Cooper SD 3-door (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.89 %
VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)

General

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo GTI
F56
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 GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DAJ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
168 hp
189 hp
VW Polo GTI
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
266 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI

Performance

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo GTI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper SD 3-door

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

▶ REPLAY
15.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
15.88 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo GTI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
39 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
59 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo GTI
48 mpg
city
31 mpg
65 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
466 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
684 mi
466 mi
VW Polo GTI
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).
113.6 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
82.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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