The Comparative Analysis :

MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TGI (Natural Gas) (17 - 20)

€ 26,300
MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13) MINI Cooper SD 3-door
€ 19,800
 VW Polo 1.0 TGI (Natural Gas) (17 - 20) VW Polo 1.0 TGI
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The MINI Cooper SD 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.8 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.0 TGI.
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
55.4
Blueprint MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13)
66.3
75.3
56.9
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 TGI (Natural Gas) (17 - 20)
68.9
77.3
66.3 in
Width
68.9 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
55.4 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13)
97.1
146.8
Blueprint VW Polo 1.0 TGI (Natural Gas) (17 - 20)
100.4
159.6
146.8 in
Length
159.6 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in

Vehicle Weight

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
2745 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3682 lb
MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.19 %
VW Polo 1.0 TGI (Natural Gas) (17 - 20)

General

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
R56
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
141 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
225 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
225 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TGI

Performance

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper SD 3-door

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TGI

▶ REPLAY
19.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
19.47 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TGI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg  ( 50 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
11 lb✽  ( 8 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
50 MPGe
8 MPGe
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
34 mpg
city
14.5 lb
55 mpg
highway
9.2 lb
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26 lb
469 mi
Range
240 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
469 mi
240 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
22.7 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
109.1 kWh
22.7 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29 cu ft