The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. MINI Cooper D 3-door (14 - 18)
€ 18,000

€ 22,400

€ 18,000
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 TSI BMT is 5.9 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the MINI Cooper D 3-door.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
MINI Cooper D 3-door
58.5
66.2
74.8
55.7
68
76.1
66.2 in
Width
68 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.5 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 TSI BMT
MINI Cooper D 3-door
2434 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3560 lb

Weight Difference:
234 lb
8.77 %

General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
MINI Cooper D 3-door
6R
Generation
F56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
114 hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
MINI Cooper D 3-door
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper D 3-door
▶ REPLAY
23.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.4 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
23.4 lb/hp
23.4 lb/hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
47 mpg
67 mpg
MINI Cooper D 3-door
37 mpg
city
55 mpg
56 mpg
highway
76 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
559 mi
Range
781 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
559 mi
781 mi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
71.9 kWh
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI BMT
MINI Cooper D 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1027 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