The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 DSG (09 - 14) vs. MINI Cooper D (07 - 10)
€ 17,900
€ 20,800
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 is 10.3 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the MINI Cooper D 3-door.
VW Polo 1.4
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
156.3 in
Length
146 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.4
MINI Cooper D 3-door
2359 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3395 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
8.14 %
General
VW Polo 1.4
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 1.4
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4
84 hp
108 hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.4
97 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.4
MINI Cooper D 3-door
110 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper D 3-door
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28.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4
28.08 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.4
41 mpg
60 mpg
MINI Cooper D 3-door
31 mpg
city
50 mpg
50 mpg
highway
67 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
482 mi
Range
638 mi
VW Polo 1.4
482 mi
638 mi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 1.4
109.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4
MINI Cooper D 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 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
