The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 MPI (18 - ..) vs. MINI Cooper D (07 - 10)
€ 14,300

€ 20,800

€ 14,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.0 MPI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 13.5 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the MINI Cooper D 3-door.
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
56.9
68.9
77.3
55.4
66.3
75.3
68.9 in
Width
66.3 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.3 in
56.9 in
Height
55.4 in
100.4
159.6
97.1
146
159.6 in
Length
146 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
2480 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3395 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.43 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
AW
Generation
R56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DSG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
79 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
79 hp
108 hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
69 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
69 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
106 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
15.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
702 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 MPI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper D 3-door
▶ REPLAY
31.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
31.39 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
49 mpg
60 mpg
MINI Cooper D 3-door
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
57 mpg
highway
67 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
518 mi
Range
638 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
518 mi
638 mi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
90.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.5 cu ft






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