The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper SD Steptronic 5-door (14 - 18) vs. VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 10)
€ 29,000

€ 17,400

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The MINI Cooper SD 5-door is 1.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel.
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
56.1
68
76.1
58.5
66.2
74.8
68 in
Width
66.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
56.1 in
Height
58.5 in
101.1
157.7
97.2
156.3
157.7 in
Length
156.3 in
101.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2509 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb

Weight Difference:
412 lb
14.1 %

General
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
F55
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 5000 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
168 hp
81 hp
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
266 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Performance
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
139 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
17.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.98 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
17.39 lb/hp
30.98 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
29 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
57 mpg
29 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
50 mpg
city
22 mpg
64 mpg
highway
36 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
606 mi
Range
399 mi
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
606 mi
399 mi
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
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).
119.4 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
84.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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