The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14) vs. MINI Cooper SD 3-door (14 - 17)
€ 18,100
€ 26,400
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 is 5.9 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the MINI Cooper SD 3-door.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
MINI Cooper SD 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
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
2489 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
3549 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3560 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
6.71 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
6R
Generation
F56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
89 hp
168 hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
113 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
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27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.88 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
27.97 lb/hp
15.88 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
59 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
34 mpg
city
48 mpg
53 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
528 mi
Range
684 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
528 mi
684 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
100.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1060 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
