The Comparative Analysis :

MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)

€ 26,300
MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13) MINI Cooper SD 3-door
€ 21,000
 VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..) VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR.
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
55.4
Blueprint MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13)
66.3
75.3
56.9
Blueprint VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
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 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)
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 1.6 TDI SCR
2745 lb
Curb Weight
2873 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.46 %
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - ..)

General

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
R56
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
141 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
225 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
225 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
127 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper SD 3-door

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
19.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.56 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
19.47 lb/hp
30.56 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
60 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
44 mpg
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
34 mpg
city
53 mpg
55 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
469 mi
Range
638 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
469 mi
638 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
80.3 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
109.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft