The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 (09 - 14) vs. MINI Cooper D Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 13,200
€ 22,300
€ 13,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 1.2 is 10.3 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the MINI Cooper D 3-door.
VW Polo 1.2
MINI Cooper D 3-door
58.5
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
58.5 in
Height
55.4 in
97.2
156.3
97.1
146
156.3 in
Length
146 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2
MINI Cooper D 3-door
2352 lb
Curb Weight
2635 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb
Weight Difference:
282 lb
10.7 %
General
VW Polo 1.2
MINI Cooper D 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 1.2
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGP*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
59 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
59 hp
108 hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
80 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
80 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.2
MINI Cooper D 3-door
98 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper D 3-door
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39.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.4 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
39.86 lb/hp
24.4 lb/hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
43 mpg
47 mpg
MINI Cooper D 3-door
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
highway
56 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
508 mi
Range
497 mi
VW Polo 1.2
508 mi
497 mi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
102.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
104.1 kWh
102.8 kWh
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2
MINI Cooper D 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1065 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
