The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper SD 5-door (14 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 27,300
€ 19,200
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The MINI Cooper SD 5-door is 1.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.2 TSI.
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
56.1
68
76.1
58.5
66.2
74.8
68 in
Width
66.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.5 in
101.1
157.7
97.2
156.3
157.7 in
Length
156.3 in
101.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2482 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
395 lb
13.73 %
General
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
F55
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
168 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
266 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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17.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.87 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
17.13 lb/hp
23.87 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
57 mpg
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
47 mpg
city
34 mpg
65 mpg
highway
53 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
606 mi
Range
528 mi
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
606 mi
528 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
100.4 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
84.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1045 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
