The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Polo R WRC (13 - 13)
€ 26,300

€ 33,900

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 10.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW Polo R WRC.
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo R WRC
55.4
66.3
75.3
57.4
66.2
74.8
66.3 in
Width
66.2 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.4 in
Height
57.4 in
97.1
146.8
97.1
157.5
146.8 in
Length
157.5 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo R WRC
2745 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.96 %

General
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo R WRC
R56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo R WRC
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
141 hp
217 hp
VW Polo R WRC
225 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
225 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Polo R WRC
Performance
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo R WRC
127 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo R WRC
▶ REPLAY
19.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.45 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
19.47 lb/hp
13.45 lb/hp
VW Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo R WRC
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
44 mpg
31 mpg
VW Polo R WRC
34 mpg
city
23 mpg
55 mpg
highway
39 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
469 mi
Range
373 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
469 mi
373 mi
VW Polo R WRC
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).
142.1 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
109.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Polo R WRC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW Polo R WRC
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
763 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.8 cu ft




19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft