The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 14) vs. MINI Cooper D 5-door (14 - 18)
€ 18,100
€ 23,300
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 0.5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the MINI Cooper D 5-door.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
MINI Cooper D 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
156.8
156.3 in
Length
156.8 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
MINI Cooper D 5-door
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3660 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.89 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
MINI Cooper D 5-door
6R
Generation
F55
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
MINI Cooper D 5-door
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
104 hp
114 hp
MINI Cooper D 5-door
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper D 5-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
MINI Cooper D 5-door
117 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper D 5-door
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24.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.46 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
24.69 lb/hp
24.46 lb/hp
MINI Cooper D 5-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
MINI Cooper D 5-door
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
65 mpg
MINI Cooper D 5-door
46 mpg
city
53 mpg
65 mpg
highway
74 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
665 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
665 mi
690 mi
MINI Cooper D 5-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).
74 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
74 kWh
MINI Cooper D 5-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
MINI Cooper D 5-door
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.6 cu ft
