The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.2 (09 - 14) vs. MINI Cooper SD 5-door (14 - 17)
€ 13,000
€ 27,300
€ 13,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Polo 1.2 is 1.4 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the MINI Cooper SD 5-door.
VW Polo 1.2
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
58.5
66.2
74.8
56.1
68
76.1
66.2 in
Width
68 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.5 in
Height
56.1 in
97.2
156.3
101.1
157.7
156.3 in
Length
157.7 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.2
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
2352 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
525 lb
18.25 %
General
VW Polo 1.2
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
6R
Generation
F55
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.2
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGP*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
69 hp
168 hp
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo 1.2
83 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.2
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
103 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
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34.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.13 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.2
34.09 lb/hp
17.13 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.2
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Polo 1.2
43 mpg
57 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
32 mpg
city
47 mpg
52 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
508 mi
Range
606 mi
VW Polo 1.2
508 mi
606 mi
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Polo 1.2
104.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.2
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.6 cu ft
