The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. MINI Cooper D Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 19,900

€ 22,900

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.0 TSI 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 TSI
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 TSI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
2624 lb
Curb Weight
2635 lb
3660 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.42 %

General
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
110 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
114 hp
110 hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
124 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper D 3-door
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23.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.95 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
23.02 lb/hp
23.95 lb/hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
50 mpg
46 mpg
MINI Cooper D 3-door
42 mpg
city
35 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
529 mi
Range
487 mi
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
529 mi
487 mi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Environmental Impact
89 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
89 kWh
104.9 kWh
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.0 TSI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1036 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