The Comparative Analysis :
MINI John Cooper Works (10 - 13) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT (15 - 17)
€ 29,500

€ 21,500

€ 29,500
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 John Cooper Works 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 John Cooper Works 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 John Cooper Works 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2676 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb

Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %

General
MINI John Cooper Works 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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI John Cooper Works 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
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3500 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
208 hp
104 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Performance
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
148 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.73 lb/hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
12.88 lb/hp
25.73 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
57 mpg
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
33 mpg
57 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
52 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
437 mi
Range
682 mi
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
437 mi
682 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
134.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.4 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI John Cooper Works 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