The Comparative Analysis :
MINI One (10 - 13) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
€ 15,700

€ 19,000

€ 15,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 One 3-door is 9.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI.
MINI One 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
55.4
66.3
75.3
58.5
66.2
74.8
66.3 in
Width
66.2 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.4 in
Height
58.5 in
97.1
146.6
97.2
156.3
146.6 in
Length
156.3 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI One 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2524 lb
Curb Weight
2599 lb
3351 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.89 %

General
MINI One 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
R56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
MINI One 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
MINI One 3-door
74 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
103 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI One 3-door
103 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
MINI One 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

MINI One 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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34.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.2 lb/hp
MINI One 3-door
34.11 lb/hp
29.2 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI One 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
MINI One 3-door
44 mpg
55 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
45 mpg
53 mpg
highway
64 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
460 mi
Range
651 mi
MINI One 3-door
460 mi
651 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
88.5 kWh
MINI One 3-door
102.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI One 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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