The Comparative Analysis :
MINI One Automatic (10 - 13) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 14)
€ 18,500

€ 17,500

€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 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
2612 lb
Curb Weight
2551 lb
3373 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.37 %

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 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
97 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
MINI One 3-door
97 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
113 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI One 3-door
113 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Performance
MINI One 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.66 lb/hp
MINI One 3-door
26.93 lb/hp
28.66 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI One 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
56 mpg
MINI One 3-door
37 mpg
56 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
46 mpg
highway
65 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
388 mi
Range
665 mi
MINI One 3-door
388 mi
665 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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
121.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI One 3-door
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
761 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