The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) vs. MINI Cooper D Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 17,900

€ 22,300

€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 BlueMotion is 10.3 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the MINI Cooper D 3-door.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
MINI Cooper D 3-door
57.3
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
57.3 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 TDI BlueMotion
MINI Cooper D 3-door
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2635 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.51 %

General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
MINI Cooper D 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 BlueMotion
MINI Cooper D 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
74 hp
108 hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
155 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
MINI Cooper D 3-door
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper D 3-door
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34.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.4 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
34.7 lb/hp
24.4 lb/hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
76 mpg
47 mpg
MINI Cooper D 3-door
59 mpg
city
36 mpg
90 mpg
highway
56 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
902 mi
Range
497 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
902 mi
497 mi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Environmental Impact
63.7 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).
102.8 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
63.7 kWh
102.8 kWh
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
MINI Cooper D 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 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