The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17) vs. MINI Cooper 3-door (14 - 18)
€ 16,800
€ 20,500
€ 16,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 BMT is 5.9 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the MINI Cooper 3-door.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
MINI Cooper 3-door
57.6
66.2
74.8
55.7
68
76.1
66.2 in
Width
68 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.6 in
Height
55.7 in
97.2
156.4
98.2
150.4
156.4 in
Length
150.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
MINI Cooper 3-door
2540 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3450 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.7 %
General
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
MINI Cooper 3-door
6R
Generation
F56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
MINI Cooper 3-door
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
74 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
74 hp
134 hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
155 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
155 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
MINI Cooper 3-door
107 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper 3-door
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34.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
34.32 lb/hp
19.08 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
MINI Cooper 3-door
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
64 mpg
52 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
56 mpg
city
41 mpg
69 mpg
highway
62 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
756 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
756 mi
552 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
85.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
76.1 kWh
85.3 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
MINI Cooper 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1098 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



















