The Comparative Analysis :
MINI John Cooper Works Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.2 (10 - 13)
€ 31,100

€ 16,800

€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,800
ⓘ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 10.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW CrossPolo 1.2.
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.2
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
157
146.8 in
Length
157 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.2
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2487 lb
3560 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb

Weight Difference:
291 lb
10.48 %

General
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.2
R56
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGP*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
208 hp
69 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2
192 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
192 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.2
Performance
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.2
147 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW CrossPolo 1.2
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13.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.04 lb/hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
13.36 lb/hp
36.04 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.2
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
33 mpg
41 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.2
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
437 mi
Range
490 mi
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
437 mi
490 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2
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).
108 kWh
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
134.5 kWh
108 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
783 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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