The Comparative Analysis :
VW XL1 DSG (14 - 16) vs. MINI Coupé John Cooper Works (11 - 15)
€ 111,000

€ 31,200

€ 111,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW XL1 is 6.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 9.1 inches lower than the MINI Coupé John Cooper Works.
VW XL1
MINI Coupé John Cooper Works
45.4
65.6
73.4
54.5
66.3
75.3
65.6 in
Width
66.3 in
73.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.3 in
45.4 in
Height
54.5 in
87.6
153.1
97.1
147
153.1 in
Length
147 in
87.6 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW XL1
MINI Coupé John Cooper Works
1918 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
2205 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3208 lb

Weight Difference:
816 lb
29.85 %

General
VW XL1
MINI Coupé John Cooper Works
XL1
Generation
R59
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW XL1
MINI Coupé John Cooper Works
2-cylinder plug-in hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CSC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
4
0.8 L / 39 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
68 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW XL1
68 hp
208 hp
MINI Coupé John Cooper Works
103 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW XL1
103 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
MINI Coupé John Cooper Works
Performance
VW XL1
MINI Coupé John Cooper Works
99 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

VW XL1
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Coupé John Cooper Works
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28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.14 lb/hp
VW XL1
28.21 lb/hp
13.14 lb/hp
MINI Coupé John Cooper Works
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW XL1
MINI Coupé John Cooper Works
Fuel Economy
261 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW XL1
261 mpg
33 mpg
MINI Coupé John Cooper Works
No data
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
2.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
690 mi
Range
437 mi
VW XL1
690 mi
437 mi
MINI Coupé John Cooper Works
Environmental Impact
18.5 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).
134.5 kWh
VW XL1
18.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
MINI Coupé John Cooper Works
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
34 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW XL1
MINI Coupé John Cooper Works
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
2
287 lb
Maximum Payload
474 lb
3.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data