The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper SD 5-door (14 - 17) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
€ 27,300
€ 19,100
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.6 TDI.
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3660 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.74 %
General
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
F55
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 5-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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
168 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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17.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.69 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
17.13 lb/hp
24.69 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
56 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
57 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
47 mpg
city
46 mpg
65 mpg
highway
65 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
606 mi
Range
665 mi
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
606 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
84.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
26.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
