The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Coupé Cooper SD Steptronic (11 - 15) vs. VW XL1 DSG (14 - 16)
€ 27,900

€ 111,000

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 111,000
ⓘ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 Coupé Cooper SD is 6.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 9.1 inches taller than the VW XL1.
MINI Coupé Cooper SD
VW XL1
54.5
66.3
75.3
45.4
65.6
73.4
66.3 in
Width
65.6 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
73.4 in
54.5 in
Height
45.4 in
97.1
147
87.6
153.1
147 in
Length
153.1 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
87.6 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Coupé Cooper SD
VW XL1
2800 lb
Curb Weight
1918 lb
3274 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2205 lb

Weight Difference:
882 lb
31.5 %

General
MINI Coupé Cooper SD
VW XL1
R58
Generation
XL1
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
MINI Coupé Cooper SD
VW XL1
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
2-cylinder plug-in hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CSC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
2
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0.8 L / 39 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
68 hp
at 0 rpm
MINI Coupé Cooper SD
141 hp
68 hp
VW XL1
225 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
103 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
MINI Coupé Cooper SD
225 lb‑ft
103 lb‑ft
VW XL1
Performance
MINI Coupé Cooper SD
VW XL1
128 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Coupé Cooper SD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

VW XL1
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19.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
MINI Coupé Cooper SD
19.86 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
VW XL1
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Coupé Cooper SD
VW XL1
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
261 mpg
MINI Coupé Cooper SD
44 mpg
261 mpg
VW XL1
34 mpg
city
No data
55 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
2.6 gal
469 mi
Range
690 mi
MINI Coupé Cooper SD
469 mi
690 mi
VW XL1
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).
18.5 kWh
MINI Coupé Cooper SD
109.1 kWh
18.5 kWh
VW XL1
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
34 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Coupé Cooper SD
VW XL1
3
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
474 lb
Maximum Payload
287 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.4 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data