The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TDI (10 - 14) vs. MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 16,000

€ 26,300

€ 16,000
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 1.2 TDI is 24.1 cm longer, 0.1 cm narrower and 5.5 cm taller than the MINI Cooper SD 3-door.
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
1462
1682
1901
1407
1683
1913
1682 mm
Width
1683 mm
1901 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1913 mm
1462 mm
Height
1407 mm
2468
3970
2467
3729
3970 mm
Length
3729 mm
2468 mm
Wheelbase
2467 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
1132 kg
Kerb Weight
1245 kg
1620 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1620 kg

Weight Difference:
113 kg
9.08 %

General
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
6R
Generation
R56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
MINI Cooper SD 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
1199 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
74 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
74 bhp
141 bhp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
180 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
305 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
180 NM
305 NM
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
106 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
193 m
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
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15.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.83 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
15.3 kg/bhp
8.83 kg/bhp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
74 mpg
53 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
61 mpg
city
41 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
736 mi
Range
469 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
736 mi
469 mi
MINI Cooper SD 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
78.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TDI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
488 kg
Maximum Payload
375 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
160 L






952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
680 L