The Comparative Analysis :

MINI Cooper SE 3-door (20 - ..) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)

€ 32,500
MINI Cooper SE 3-door (20 - ..) MINI MINI (F56) Electric 3-door (ab 03/20)
€ 19,100
 VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14) VW Polo 1.6 TDI
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100

ⓘ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 MINI (F56) Electric 3-door (ab 03/20) is 5.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
MINI MINI (F56) Electric 3-door (ab 03/20)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
56.4
Blueprint MINI Cooper SE 3-door (20 - ..)
68
76.1
58.5
Blueprint VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
66.2
74.8
68 in
Width
66.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
56.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint MINI Cooper SE 3-door (20 - ..)
98.2
150.4
Blueprint VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
97.2
156.3
150.4 in
Length
156.3 in
98.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

MINI MINI (F56) Electric 3-door (ab 03/20)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3660 lb
MINI Cooper SE 3-door (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
606 lb
19.09 %
VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)

General

MINI MINI (F56) Electric 3-door (ab 03/20)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
F56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

MINI MINI (F56) Electric 3-door (ab 03/20)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Electric Motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
MINI MINI (F56) Electric 3-door (ab 03/20)
181 hp
104 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI MINI (F56) Electric 3-door (ab 03/20)
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI

Performance

MINI MINI (F56) Electric 3-door (ab 03/20)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

MINI MINI (F56) Electric 3-door (ab 03/20)

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.69 lb/hp
MINI MINI (F56) Electric 3-door (ab 03/20)
17.54 lb/hp
24.69 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

MINI MINI (F56) Electric 3-door (ab 03/20)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 kWh✽  ( 140 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
56 mpg  ( 63 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
MINI MINI (F56) Electric 3-door (ab 03/20)
140 MPGe
63 MPGe
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
No data
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
33 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
139 mi
Range
665 mi
MINI MINI (F56) Electric 3-door (ab 03/20)
139 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
48.1 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).
86.4 kWh
MINI MINI (F56) Electric 3-door (ab 03/20)
48.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

MINI MINI (F56) Electric 3-door (ab 03/20)
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
794 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
20.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft