The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S Automatic (10 - 10) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT (15 - 17)
€ 24,800

€ 21,500

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 1.4 TDI BMT.
MINI Cooper S 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
146.2
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 1.4 TDI BMT
2712 lb
Curb Weight
2676 lb
3538 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.29 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3500 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
181 hp
104 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.73 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
14.98 lb/hp
25.73 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
57 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
37 mpg
57 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
52 mpg
47 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
485 mi
Range
682 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
485 mi
682 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
121.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
917 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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