The Comparative Analysis :
MINI One Automatic (07 - 10) vs. VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 18,000

€ 15,500

€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘ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 10.7 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
145.6
97.2
156.3
145.6 in
Length
156.3 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI One 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
2590 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.54 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
MINI One 3-door
94 hp
74 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
103 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI One 3-door
103 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
MINI One 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.47 lb/hp
MINI One 3-door
27.55 lb/hp
34.47 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI One 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
56 mpg
MINI One 3-door
36 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
46 mpg
47 mpg
highway
65 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
382 mi
Range
665 mi
MINI One 3-door
382 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
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 One 3-door
123.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI One 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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