The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 26,300

€ 20,800

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper SD 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT.
MINI Cooper SD 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
146.8
97.2
160.5
146.8 in
Length
160.5 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
2745 lb
Curb Weight
2674 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb

Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.59 %

General
MINI Cooper SD 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper SD 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
141 hp
89 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
225 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
225 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.04 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
19.47 lb/hp
30.04 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
60 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
44 mpg
60 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
53 mpg
55 mpg
highway
65 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
469 mi
Range
717 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
469 mi
717 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
80.3 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
109.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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