The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) vs. MINI Cooper D Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 19,000
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14) VW Polo 1.6 TDI
€ 22,900
 MINI Cooper D Automatic (11 - 13) MINI Cooper D 3-door
€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900

ⓘ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 9.7 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the MINI Cooper D 3-door.
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
58.5
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
66.2
74.8
55.4
Blueprint MINI Cooper D Automatic (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
97.2
156.3
Blueprint MINI Cooper D Automatic (11 - 13)
97.1
146.6
156.3 in
Length
146.6 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
2599 lb
Curb Weight
2635 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3461 lb
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 14)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.33 %
MINI Cooper D Automatic (11 - 13)

General

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
6R
Generation
R56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Polo 1.6 TDI
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
110 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
89 hp
110 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
119 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper D 3-door

▶ REPLAY
29.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.95 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
29.2 lb/hp
23.95 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
46 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
46 mpg
MINI Cooper D 3-door
45 mpg
city
35 mpg
64 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
651 mi
Range
487 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
651 mi
487 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 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
827 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.5 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
19.3 cu ft