The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14) vs. MINI Cooper D Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 16,000
€ 22,900
€ 16,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Polo 1.2 TDI is 9.7 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the MINI Cooper D 3-door.
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
57.6
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
57.6 in
Height
55.4 in
97.2
156.3
97.1
146.6
156.3 in
Length
146.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
2496 lb
Curb Weight
2635 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
5.28 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
6R
Generation
R56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
110 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
74 hp
110 hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
133 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
133 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
106 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper D 3-door
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33.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.95 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
33.73 lb/hp
23.95 lb/hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mpg
46 mpg
MINI Cooper D 3-door
51 mpg
city
35 mpg
71 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
736 mi
Range
487 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
736 mi
487 mi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 1.2 TDI
78.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1076 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
