The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 14) vs. MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10)

€ 17,400
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 14) VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 24,600
 MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10) MINI Cooper S 3-door
€ 17,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600

ⓘ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 BMT is 10.1 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the MINI Cooper S 3-door.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
MINI Cooper S 3-door
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 14)
66.2
74.8
55.4
Blueprint MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10)
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
Blueprint VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 14)
97.2
156.3
Blueprint MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10)
97.1
146.2
156.3 in
Length
146.2 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
MINI Cooper S 3-door
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2712 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3538 lb
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 14)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
5.27 %
MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10)

General

VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
MINI Cooper S 3-door
6R
Generation
R56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
89 hp
173 hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper S 3-door

Performance

VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
MINI Cooper S 3-door
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper S 3-door

▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.68 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
28.85 lb/hp
15.68 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
64 mpg
33 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
51 mpg
city
25 mpg
74 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
437 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
756 mi
437 mi
MINI Cooper S 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
76.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
MINI Cooper S 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 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