The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (14 - 17) vs. MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 16,900

€ 26,300

€ 16,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 9.5 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the MINI Cooper SD 3-door.
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
57.2
66.2
74.8
55.4
66.3
75.3
66.2 in
Width
66.3 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.3 in
57.2 in
Height
55.4 in
97.2
156.3
97.1
146.8
156.3 in
Length
146.8 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
2449 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
3439 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb

Weight Difference:
295 lb
10.75 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
6R
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
94 hp
141 hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
225 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
118 lb‑ft
225 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
119 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
▶ REPLAY
26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.47 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
26.05 lb/hp
19.47 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
56 mpg
44 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
46 mpg
city
34 mpg
64 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
665 mi
Range
469 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
665 mi
469 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Environmental Impact
79.5 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
79.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
990 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.5 cu ft






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