The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper SD Steptronic 3-door (14 - 18) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 28,100

€ 21,200

€ 28,100
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The MINI Cooper SD 3-door is 6.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.9 inches lower than the VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI.
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
55.7
68
76.1
58.6
66.9
74.8
68 in
Width
66.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
55.7 in
Height
58.6 in
98.2
150.4
97.2
157
150.4 in
Length
157 in
98.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2751 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.85 %

General
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
F56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
168 hp
89 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
266 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Performance
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.91 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
16.08 lb/hp
30.91 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
51 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
59 mpg
51 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
51 mpg
city
43 mpg
65 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
684 mi
Range
608 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
684 mi
608 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
94.6 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
82.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
996 lb
6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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