The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI (09 - 14) vs. MINI Cooper SD Steptronic 3-door (14 - 18)
€ 19,100
€ 28,100
€ 19,100
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 1.6 TDI is 5.9 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the MINI Cooper SD 3-door.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
58.5
66.2
74.8
55.7
68
76.1
66.2 in
Width
68 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.5 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 1.6 TDI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3660 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.89 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
104 hp
168 hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
117 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
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24.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.08 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
24.69 lb/hp
16.08 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
59 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
46 mpg
city
51 mpg
65 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
665 mi
Range
684 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
665 mi
684 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 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
