The Comparative Analysis :

MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20)

€ 26,300
MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13) MINI Cooper SD 3-door
€ 25,200
 VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20) VW Polo GTI OPF
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200

ⓘ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 13.3 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Polo GTI OPF.
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo GTI OPF
55.4
Blueprint MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13)
66.3
75.3
56.6
Blueprint VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 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
56.6 in
Blueprint MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13)
97.1
146.8
Blueprint VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20)
100.4
160.1
146.8 in
Length
160.1 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in

Vehicle Weight

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo GTI OPF
2745 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.13 %
VW Polo GTI OPF DSG (18 - 20)

General

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo GTI OPF
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo GTI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
141 hp
197 hp
VW Polo GTI OPF
225 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
225 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Polo GTI OPF

Performance

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo GTI OPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper SD 3-door

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI OPF

▶ REPLAY
19.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
19.47 lb/hp
15.16 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo GTI OPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
44 mpg
39 mpg
VW Polo GTI OPF
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
469 mi
Range
408 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
469 mi
408 mi
VW Polo GTI OPF
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).
115.6 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
109.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Polo GTI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo GTI OPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft