The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Coupé John Cooper Works (11 - 15) vs. VW XL1 DSG (14 - 16)
€ 31,200

€ 111,000

€ 31,200
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 John Cooper Works is 6.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 9.1 inches taller than the VW XL1.
MINI Coupé John Cooper Works
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 John Cooper Works
VW XL1
2734 lb
Curb Weight
1918 lb
3208 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2205 lb

Weight Difference:
816 lb
29.85 %

General
MINI Coupé John Cooper Works
VW XL1
R59
Generation
XL1
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
MINI Coupé John Cooper Works
VW XL1
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
2-cylinder plug-in hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CSC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
2
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0.8 L / 39 cu in
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
68 hp
at 0 rpm
MINI Coupé John Cooper Works
208 hp
68 hp
VW XL1
192 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
103 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
MINI Coupé John Cooper Works
192 lb‑ft
103 lb‑ft
VW XL1
Performance
MINI Coupé John Cooper Works
VW XL1
149 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Coupé John Cooper Works
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

VW XL1
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13.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
MINI Coupé John Cooper Works
13.14 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
VW XL1
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Coupé John Cooper Works
VW XL1
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
261 mpg
MINI Coupé John Cooper Works
33 mpg
261 mpg
VW XL1
25 mpg
city
No data
41 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
2.6 gal
437 mi
Range
690 mi
MINI Coupé John Cooper Works
437 mi
690 mi
VW XL1
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 John Cooper Works
134.5 kWh
18.5 kWh
VW XL1
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
34 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Coupé John Cooper Works
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