The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 14) vs. MINI Cooper D 3-door (14 - 18)
€ 17,700
€ 22,400
€ 17,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 BlueMotion 88g is 5.9 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the MINI Cooper D 3-door.
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
MINI Cooper D 3-door
57.7
66.2
74.8
55.7
68
76.1
66.2 in
Width
68 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.7 in
Height
55.7 in
97.2
156.3
98.2
150.4
156.3 in
Length
150.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
MINI Cooper D 3-door
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3560 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.95 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
MINI Cooper D 3-door
6R
Generation
F56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
74 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
74 hp
114 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 BlueMotion 88g
133 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
MINI Cooper D 3-door
107 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper D 3-door
▶ REPLAY
34.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.4 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
34.26 lb/hp
23.4 lb/hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
69 mpg
67 mpg
MINI Cooper D 3-door
57 mpg
city
55 mpg
78 mpg
highway
76 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
823 mi
Range
781 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
823 mi
781 mi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Environmental Impact
70 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).
71.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
70 kWh
71.9 kWh
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TDI BlueMotion 88g
MINI Cooper D 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6 cu ft







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




















