The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 10) vs. MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 17,400
€ 26,300
€ 17,400
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 1.4 BiFuel is 9.5 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the MINI Cooper SD 3-door.
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
MINI Cooper SD 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
146.8
156.3 in
Length
146.8 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
2509 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
8.6 %
General
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
6R
Generation
R56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
81 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
81 hp
141 hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
93 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
225 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
93 lb‑ft
225 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
108 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
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30.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.47 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
30.98 lb/hp
19.47 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
29 mpg
44 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
36 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
399 mi
Range
469 mi
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
399 mi
469 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
119.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 BiFuel
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
974 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
