The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper SD 5-door (14 - 17) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.4 (09 - 14)
€ 27,300
€ 15,500
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.4.
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo 1.4
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 1.4
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2359 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
18 %
General
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
168 hp
84 hp
VW Polo 1.4
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
266 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4
Performance
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo 1.4
140 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4
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17.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.08 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
17.13 lb/hp
28.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo 1.4
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
40 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
57 mpg
40 mpg
VW Polo 1.4
47 mpg
city
29 mpg
65 mpg
highway
50 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
606 mi
Range
474 mi
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
606 mi
474 mi
VW Polo 1.4
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).
111.8 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
84.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







26.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft
















