The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14) vs. MINI Cooper SD Steptronic 3-door (14 - 18)

€ 23,700
VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14) VW Polo GTI
€ 28,100
 MINI Cooper SD Steptronic 3-door (14 - 18) MINI Cooper SD 3-door
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100

ⓘ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 GTI is 6.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the MINI Cooper SD 3-door.
VW Polo GTI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
57.2
Blueprint VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14)
66.2
74.8
55.7
Blueprint MINI Cooper SD Steptronic 3-door (14 - 18)
68
76.1
66.2 in
Width
68 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.2 in
Height
55.7 in
Blueprint VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14)
97.2
156.5
Blueprint MINI Cooper SD Steptronic 3-door (14 - 18)
98.2
150.4
156.5 in
Length
150.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Polo GTI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
2798 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3594 lb
VW Polo 5-door GTI DSG (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.47 %
MINI Cooper SD Steptronic 3-door (14 - 18)

General

VW Polo GTI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
6R
Generation
F56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Polo GTI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
178 hp
168 hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
184 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo GTI
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper SD 3-door

Performance

VW Polo GTI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
142 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper SD 3-door

▶ REPLAY
15.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.08 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
15.72 lb/hp
16.08 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Polo GTI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
59 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
31 mpg
city
51 mpg
46 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
474 mi
Range
684 mi
VW Polo GTI
474 mi
684 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Polo GTI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
906 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