The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 10) vs. MINI Cooper (06 - 10)
€ 14,800
€ 19,200
€ 14,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 27.1 cm longer, 0.1 cm narrower and 7.8 cm taller than the MINI Cooper 3-door.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
MINI Cooper 3-door
1485
1682
1901
1407
1683
1913
1682 mm
Width
1683 mm
1901 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1913 mm
1485 mm
Height
1407 mm
2470
3970
2467
3699
3970 mm
Length
3699 mm
2470 mm
Wheelbase
2467 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
MINI Cooper 3-door
1157 kg
Kerb Weight
1140 kg
1650 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1515 kg
Weight Difference:
17 kg
1.47 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
MINI Cooper 3-door
6R
Generation
R56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
MINI Cooper 3-door
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
74 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
74 bhp
118 bhp
MINI Cooper 3-door
195 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
195 NM
160 NM
MINI Cooper 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
MINI Cooper 3-door
106 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
193 m
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper 3-door
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15.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.66 kg/bhp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
15.64 kg/bhp
9.66 kg/bhp
MINI Cooper 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
MINI Cooper 3-door
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
67 mpg
52 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
55 mpg
city
41 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
665 mi
Range
460 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
665 mi
460 mi
MINI Cooper 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
MINI Cooper 3-door
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
493 kg
Maximum Payload
375 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
160 L
952 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
680 L
