The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI DSG (11 - 14) vs. MINI Cooper S Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 19,600

€ 25,300

€ 19,600
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 TSI 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 TSI
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 TSI
MINI Cooper S 3-door
2624 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3560 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
4.02 %

General
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
89 hp
181 hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Performance
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
MINI Cooper S 3-door
111 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

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

MINI Cooper S 3-door
▶ REPLAY
29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.1 lb/hp
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
29.48 lb/hp
15.1 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
37 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
47 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
508 mi
Range
485 mi
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
508 mi
485 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 TSI
104.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossPolo 1.2 TSI
MINI Cooper S 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 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