The Comparative Analysis :

MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)

€ 26,300
MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13) MINI Cooper SD 3-door
€ 19,000
 VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) VW Polo 1.6 TDI
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The MINI Cooper SD 3-door is 9.5 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
55.4
Blueprint MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13)
66.3
75.3
58.5
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
66.2
74.8
66.3 in
Width
66.2 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13)
97.1
146.8
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
97.2
156.3
146.8 in
Length
156.3 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2745 lb
Curb Weight
2599 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3704 lb
MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
5.32 %
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)

General

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
R56
Generation
6R
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
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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
141 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
225 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
225 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI

Performance

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

384 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper SD 3-door

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
44 mpg
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
55 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
469 mi
Range
651 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
469 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
109.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft