The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper (10 - 13) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 19,700

€ 21,200

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI.
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
55.4
66.3
75.3
58.6
66.9
74.8
66.3 in
Width
66.9 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.4 in
Height
58.6 in
97.1
146.6
97.2
157
146.6 in
Length
157 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2751 lb
3362 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
216 lb
7.85 %

General
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
R56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
120 hp
89 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Performance
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.91 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
21.13 lb/hp
30.91 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
44 mpg
51 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
43 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
460 mi
Range
608 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
460 mi
608 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
94.6 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
102.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
996 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft