The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 DSG (09 - 14) vs. MINI Cooper SD 3-door (14 - 17)
€ 17,900
€ 26,400
€ 17,900
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 1.4 is 5.9 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the MINI Cooper SD 3-door.
VW Polo 1.4
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 1.4
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
2359 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3560 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
11.58 %
General
VW Polo 1.4
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 1.4
MINI Cooper SD 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
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4
84 hp
168 hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.4
97 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.4
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
110 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
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28.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.88 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4
28.08 lb/hp
15.88 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Polo 1.4
41 mpg
59 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
31 mpg
city
48 mpg
50 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
482 mi
Range
684 mi
VW Polo 1.4
482 mi
684 mi
MINI Cooper SD 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4
109.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 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
