MINI Convertible vs. MINI Hardtop
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Highlights
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$34,600
Starting MSRP
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$0
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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27 City / 37 Hwy
MPG
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28 City / 39 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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161 hp
Horsepower
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161 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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4
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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Displacement
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184 @ 1520
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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184 @ 1520
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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161 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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161 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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7-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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7-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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27 City / 37 Hwy
MPG
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28 City / 39 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P215/45HR17
Rear Tire Size
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P215/40HR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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17 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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P215/45HR17
Front Tire Size
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P215/40HR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Front Wheel Material
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17 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Measurements
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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56 in
Height, Overall
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58 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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31 in
Second Leg Room
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32 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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36 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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40 in
Second Shoulder Room
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50 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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51 in
Front Shoulder Room
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51 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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153 in
Length, Overall
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159 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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4
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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40 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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59 in
Track Width, Front
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59 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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98 in
Wheelbase
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101 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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13 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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40 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,139 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,078 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Safety
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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Stability Control
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Disc - Front (Yes or )
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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Brake Type
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 MINI Convertible or the 2027 MINI Hardtop?
The 2027 MINI Hardtop is more fuel efficient than the 2026 MINI Convertible with 32 MPG combined versus 30 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 MINI Convertible or the 2027 MINI Hardtop?
The 2027 MINI Hardtop is cheaper than the 2026 MINI Convertible with a $0 starting MSRP versus a $34,600 starting MSRP.
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