The Comparative Analysis :
MINI John Cooper Works Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 31,100

€ 20,500

€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 10.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI.
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
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 TSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2593 lb
3560 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.66 %

General
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
208 hp
104 hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
192 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
Performance
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

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






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