The Comparative Analysis :

VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) vs. MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 24,000
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18) VW Polo GTI
€ 26,300
 MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13) MINI Cooper SD 3-door
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Polo GTI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 13.3 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the MINI Cooper SD 3-door.
VW Polo GTI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
56.6
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
68.9
77.3
55.4
Blueprint MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13)
66.3
75.3
68.9 in
Width
66.3 in
77.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.3 in
56.6 in
Height
55.4 in
Blueprint VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
100.4
160.1
Blueprint MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13)
97.1
146.8
160.1 in
Length
146.8 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Polo GTI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3571 lb
VW Polo GTI DSG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.13 %
MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13)

General

VW Polo GTI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
AW
Generation
R56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
*DKZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
197 hp
141 hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
225 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
225 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper SD 3-door

Performance

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

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo GTI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper SD 3-door

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Polo GTI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Polo GTI
40 mpg
44 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
48 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
421 mi
Range
469 mi
VW Polo GTI
421 mi
469 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Polo GTI
111.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Polo GTI
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.5 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
19.3 cu ft