The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper D (07 - 10) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 20,800

€ 22,300

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper D 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 14.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT.
MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
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
97.2
160.5
146 in
Length
160.5 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
3395 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
148 lb
5.45 %

General
MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
R56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
108 hp
89 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
177 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper D 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.52 lb/hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
23.78 lb/hp
30.52 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
57 mpg
MINI Cooper D 3-door
60 mpg
57 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
50 mpg
city
52 mpg
67 mpg
highway
60 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
638 mi
Range
682 mi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
638 mi
682 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
84.3 kWh
MINI Cooper D 3-door
80.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper D 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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