The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI (14 - 17) vs. MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 16,500

€ 26,300

€ 16,500
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 TDI is 9.6 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the MINI Cooper SD 3-door.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
57.6
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
57.6 in
Height
55.4 in
97.2
156.4
97.1
146.8
156.4 in
Length
146.8 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
2526 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb

Weight Difference:
218 lb
7.94 %

General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
6R
Generation
R56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
74 hp
141 hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
225 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
155 lb‑ft
225 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
107 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
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34.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.47 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
34.14 lb/hp
19.47 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
62 mpg
44 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
52 mpg
city
34 mpg
69 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
736 mi
Range
469 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
736 mi
469 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 TDI
78.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1111 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