The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) vs. MINI Cooper SD Steptronic 3-door (14 - 18)
€ 17,900

€ 28,100

€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 5.9 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the MINI Cooper SD 3-door.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
57.3
66.2
74.8
55.7
68
76.1
66.2 in
Width
68 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.3 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 TDI BlueMotion
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.89 %

General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
6R
Generation
F56
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 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
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
74 hp
168 hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
155 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
111 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

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

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
▶ REPLAY
34.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
34.7 lb/hp
16.08 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
76 mpg
59 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
59 mpg
city
51 mpg
90 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
902 mi
Range
684 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
902 mi
684 mi
MINI Cooper SD 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
63.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 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