The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper SD Steptronic 5-door (14 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
€ 29,000

€ 17,200

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper SD 5-door is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.0 TSI.
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
56.1
68
76.1
56.9
68.9
77.3
68 in
Width
68.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
56.1 in
Height
56.9 in
101.1
157.7
100.4
159.6
157.7 in
Length
159.6 in
101.1 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2524 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3616 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
13.59 %

General
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
F55
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper SD 5-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
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
168 hp
94 hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
266 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Performance
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper SD 5-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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17.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.85 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
17.39 lb/hp
26.85 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
53 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
57 mpg
53 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
50 mpg
city
43 mpg
64 mpg
highway
62 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
606 mi
Range
565 mi
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
606 mi
565 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
83.4 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
84.3 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







26.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft