The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - 19) vs. MINI Cooper Automatic (10 - 10)
€ 16,500
€ 20,800
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 13.9 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the MINI Cooper 3-door.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
MINI Cooper 3-door
56.9
68.9
77.3
55.4
66.3
75.3
68.9 in
Width
66.3 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.3 in
56.9 in
Height
55.4 in
100.4
159.6
97.1
145.6
159.6 in
Length
145.6 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
MINI Cooper 3-door
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2601 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3428 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.8 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
MINI Cooper 3-door
AW
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 SCR
MINI Cooper 3-door
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
79 hp
at 2700 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
79 hp
120 hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
170 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
MINI Cooper 3-door
109 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper 3-door
▶ REPLAY
35.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.68 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
35.72 lb/hp
21.68 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
MINI Cooper 3-door
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
64 mpg
37 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
53 mpg
city
27 mpg
71 mpg
highway
46 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
672 mi
Range
388 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
672 mi
388 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
Euro 6c
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
MINI Cooper 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.5 cu ft
31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
19.3 cu ft
