The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper SD Steptronic 5-door (14 - 18) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 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 1.2 TSI.
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2489 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
432 lb
14.79 %

General
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
F55
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
168 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
266 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Performance
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.2 TSI
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17.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
17.39 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
57 mpg
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
50 mpg
city
34 mpg
64 mpg
highway
53 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
606 mi
Range
528 mi
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
606 mi
528 mi
VW Polo 1.2 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).
100.4 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
84.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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