The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S (06 - 10) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 17)
€ 23,100

€ 21,600

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper S 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 14.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW CrossPolo 1.0 TSI BMT.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.0 TSI 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
146.2
97.2
160.5
146.2 in
Length
160.5 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.0 TSI BMT
2657 lb
Curb Weight
2646 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.41 %

General
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.0 TSI BMT
R56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
173 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
173 hp
108 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.0 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.0 TSI BMT
Performance
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.0 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper S 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.5 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
15.36 lb/hp
24.5 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
37 mpg
49 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.0 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
485 mi
Range
583 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
485 mi
583 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
90.9 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
121.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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