The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 14) vs. MINI Cooper D (10 - 13)
€ 19,200
€ 21,300
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 TSI is 9.7 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the MINI Cooper D 3-door.
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
58.5
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
58.5 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 TSI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
2482 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3395 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
3.35 %
General
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
6R
Generation
R56
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 D 3-door
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
110 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
104 hp
110 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
129 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
118 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper D 3-door
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23.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.35 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
23.87 lb/hp
23.35 lb/hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
60 mpg
MINI Cooper D 3-door
34 mpg
city
50 mpg
53 mpg
highway
67 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
528 mi
Range
638 mi
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
528 mi
638 mi
MINI Cooper D 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
100.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2 TSI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1045 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
