The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo GTI (14 - 17) vs. MINI Cooper SD Steptronic 3-door (14 - 18)

€ 22,500
VW Polo GTI (14 - 17) VW Polo GTI
€ 28,100
 MINI Cooper SD Steptronic 3-door (14 - 18) MINI Cooper SD 3-door
€ 22,500
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 6.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the MINI Cooper SD 3-door.
VW Polo GTI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
57.1
Blueprint VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)
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
57.1 in
Height
55.7 in
Blueprint VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)
97.2
156.8
Blueprint MINI Cooper SD Steptronic 3-door (14 - 18)
98.2
150.4
156.8 in
Length
150.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
98.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Polo GTI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
2804 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3594 lb
VW Polo GTI (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.71 %
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Polo GTI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DAJ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
189 hp
168 hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper SD 3-door

Performance

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

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper SD 3-door

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Polo GTI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Polo GTI
39 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
466 mi
Range
684 mi
VW Polo GTI
466 mi
684 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Environmental Impact
113.6 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
113.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Polo GTI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
966 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