The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TGI (Natural Gas) (17 - 20) vs. MINI Cooper D (10 - 13)
€ 19,800
€ 21,300
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.0 TGI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 13 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the MINI Cooper D 3-door.
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
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
146.6
159.6 in
Length
146.6 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3395 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
7.52 %
General
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
AW
Generation
R56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Straight-three engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DBY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
110 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
89 hp
110 hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
118 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
118 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
114 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper D 3-door
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31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.35 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
31.21 lb/hp
23.35 lb/hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Fuel Economy
11 lb✽
( 8 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
60 mpg
( 68 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.)
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
8 MPGe
68 MPGe
MINI Cooper D 3-door
14.5 lb
city
50 mpg
9.2 lb
highway
67 mpg
26 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
240 mi
Range
638 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
240 mi
638 mi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Environmental Impact
22.7 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 TGI
22.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TGI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
904 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.5 cu ft




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



















