The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) vs. MINI Cooper D 3-door (14 - 18)
€ 19,000
€ 22,400
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 5.9 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the MINI Cooper D 3-door.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
58.5
66.2
74.8
55.7
68
76.1
66.2 in
Width
68 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.5 in
Height
55.7 in
97.2
156.3
98.2
150.4
156.3 in
Length
150.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
2599 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3560 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.55 %
General
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
6R
Generation
F56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
MINI Cooper D 3-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
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
114 hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Performance
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper D 3-door
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29.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.4 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
29.2 lb/hp
23.4 lb/hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
67 mpg
MINI Cooper D 3-door
45 mpg
city
55 mpg
64 mpg
highway
76 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
651 mi
Range
781 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
781 mi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
71.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
71.9 kWh
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
20.7 cu ft
