The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 10) vs. MINI Cooper Automatic (06 - 10)
€ 14,800
€ 20,700
€ 14,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700
ⓘ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 10.7 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the MINI Cooper 3-door.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
MINI Cooper 3-door
58.5
66.2
74.8
55.4
66.3
75.3
66.2 in
Width
66.3 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.3 in
58.5 in
Height
55.4 in
97.2
156.3
97.1
145.6
156.3 in
Length
145.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
MINI Cooper 3-door
2551 lb
Curb Weight
2601 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3417 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.96 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
MINI Cooper 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
MINI Cooper 3-door
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
74 hp
118 hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
144 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
144 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
MINI Cooper 3-door
106 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper 3-door
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34.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.04 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
34.47 lb/hp
22.04 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
MINI Cooper 3-door
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
36 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
46 mpg
city
26 mpg
65 mpg
highway
47 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
665 mi
Range
382 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
665 mi
382 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
MINI Cooper 3-door
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.5 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
19.3 cu ft
