The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 26,300
€ 18,700
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 TSI.
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
55.4
66.3
75.3
56.9
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
97.1
146.8
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 TSI
2745 lb
Curb Weight
2601 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
5.21 %
General
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
R56
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
141 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
225 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
225 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Performance
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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19.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.67 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
19.47 lb/hp
27.67 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
44 mpg
51 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
59 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
469 mi
Range
541 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
469 mi
541 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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).
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).
87.2 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
109.1 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft
