The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.2 (10 - 13) vs. MINI Cooper S Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 16,800

€ 25,300

€ 16,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW CrossPolo 1.2 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the MINI Cooper S 3-door.
VW CrossPolo 1.2
MINI Cooper S 3-door
58.6
66.9
74.8
55.4
66.3
75.3
66.9 in
Width
66.3 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.3 in
58.6 in
Height
55.4 in
97.2
157
97.1
146.8
157 in
Length
146.8 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossPolo 1.2
MINI Cooper S 3-door
2487 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3560 lb

Weight Difference:
247 lb
9.04 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW CrossPolo 1.2
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CGP*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
69 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.2
69 hp
181 hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.2
83 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.2
MINI Cooper S 3-door
100 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossPolo 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper S 3-door
▶ REPLAY
36.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.1 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2
36.04 lb/hp
15.1 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.2
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.2
41 mpg
37 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
49 mpg
highway
47 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
490 mi
Range
485 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2
490 mi
485 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Environmental Impact
108 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).
121.2 kWh
VW CrossPolo 1.2
108 kWh
121.2 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.2
MINI Cooper S 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
974 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.5 cu ft






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