The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR (17 - ..) vs. MINI Cooper D (07 - 10)
€ 19,500

€ 20,800

€ 19,500
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 13.5 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the MINI Cooper D 3-door.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
MINI Cooper D 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
146
159.6 in
Length
146 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
MINI Cooper D 3-door
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3395 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
9 %

General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
MINI Cooper D 3-door
AW
Generation
R56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 2700 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
94 hp
108 hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
MINI Cooper D 3-door
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper D 3-door
▶ REPLAY
30.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
30.02 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
64 mpg
60 mpg
MINI Cooper D 3-door
53 mpg
city
50 mpg
71 mpg
highway
67 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
672 mi
Range
638 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
672 mi
638 mi
MINI Cooper D 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI SCR
MINI Cooper D 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