MINI Cooper vs. Mazda CX-7
$22,190
$19,500
Highlights
| 2012 Mazda CX-7 | 2012 MINI Cooper | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$22,190
|
$19,500
|
| Towing Capacity |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Capacity |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Gas I4
|
| MPG |
20 City / 27 Hwy
|
28 City / 36 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
161 hp
|
121 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
4
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2012 Mazda CX-7 | 2012 MINI Cooper | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
161 @ 6000
|
121 @ 6000
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Gas I4
|
| Displacement |
2.5L/151
|
1.6L/98
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
161 @ 3500
|
114 @ 4250
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
20 City / 27 Hwy
|
28 City / 36 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
9.5 qts
|
5.5 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2012 Mazda CX-7 | 2012 MINI Cooper | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P215/70HR17
|
P175/65R15
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 x 7.0 in
|
15 x 5.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
18 x -TBD- in
|
Compact in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 x 7.0 in
|
15 x 5.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Tire Size |
T155/90D18
|
Compact
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P215/70HR17
|
P175/65R15
|
Suspension
| 2012 Mazda CX-7 | 2012 MINI Cooper | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
MacPherson Strut
|
MacPherson
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
w/Coil Springs
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
w/Coil Springs
|
Steering
| 2012 Mazda CX-7 | 2012 MINI Cooper | |
|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
37 ft
|
35 ft
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
16
|
14
|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2012 Mazda CX-7 | 2012 MINI Cooper | |
|---|---|---|
| Height, Overall |
65 in
|
55 in
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
Not available
|
6 ft³
|
| Wheelbase |
108 in
|
97 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
53 in
|
N/A
|
| Front Hip Room |
55 in
|
N/A
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
58 in
|
50 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
8 in
|
N/A
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
39 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
45 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
4
|
| Second Leg Room |
36 in
|
28 in
|
| Length, Overall |
184 in
|
147 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Front |
64 in
|
57 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
102 ft³
|
N/A
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
74 in
|
66 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
64 in
|
58 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
42 in
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
Not available
|
24 ft³
|
| Second Head Room |
39 in
|
38 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
Not Available ft³
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
30 ft³
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
59 ft³
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
Not available
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2012 Mazda CX-7 | 2012 MINI Cooper | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,496 lbs
|
2,535 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
150 lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
16 gal
|
13 gal
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,500 lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
Not available
|
| Curb Weight |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
N/A
|
Not available
|
Safety
| 2012 Mazda CX-7 | 2012 MINI Cooper | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Assist |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2012 Mazda CX-7 | 2012 MINI Cooper | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
110
|
150
|
Brakes
| 2012 Mazda CX-7 | 2012 MINI Cooper | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.7 X 1.1 in
|
11.0 x -TBD- in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.9 X 0.7 in
|
10.2 x -TBD- in
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2012 Mazda CX-7 or the 2012 MINI Cooper?
The 2012 Mazda CX-7 is more reliable than the 2012 MINI Cooper according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2012 CX-7 versus a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2012 Cooper.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2012 Mazda CX-7 or the 2012 MINI Cooper?
The 2012 MINI Cooper is more fuel efficient than the 2012 Mazda CX-7 with 31 MPG combined versus 22 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2012 Mazda CX-7 or the 2012 MINI Cooper?
The 2012 MINI Cooper is cheaper than the 2012 Mazda CX-7 with a $19,500 starting MSRP versus a $22,190 starting MSRP.
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