The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. MINI Cooper S Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 20,600

€ 25,300

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 BMT is 9.6 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the MINI Cooper S 3-door.
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
MINI Cooper S 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 BMT
MINI Cooper S 3-door
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3560 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
6.04 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
89 hp
181 hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
MINI Cooper S 3-door
114 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

MINI Cooper S 3-door
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.1 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
28.85 lb/hp
15.1 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
62 mpg
37 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
55 mpg
city
26 mpg
67 mpg
highway
47 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
736 mi
Range
485 mi
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
736 mi
485 mi
MINI Cooper S 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.4 TDI BMT
MINI Cooper S 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 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