MINI Convertible vs. Volkswagen Beetle
$34,600
$20,895
Highlights
| 2027 MINI Convertible | 2019 Volkswagen Beetle | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$34,600
|
$20,895
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| MPG |
27 City / 37 Hwy
|
26 City / 33 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
161 hp
|
174 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
4
|
4
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
6 yr / 72,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2027 MINI Convertible | 2019 Volkswagen Beetle | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement |
2.0 L/122
|
2.0 L/121
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
161 @ 5000
|
174 @ 5000
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
184 @ 1520
|
184 @ 1500
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
27 City / 37 Hwy
|
26 City / 33 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2027 MINI Convertible | 2019 Volkswagen Beetle | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P215/45HR17
|
P215/60TR16
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
Compact in
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 X 7 in
|
16 X 6.5 in
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P215/45HR17
|
P215/60TR16
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
Compact
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 X 7 in
|
16 X 6.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
Suspension
| 2027 MINI Convertible | 2019 Volkswagen Beetle | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2027 MINI Convertible | 2019 Volkswagen Beetle | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
36 ft
|
35 ft
|
Measurements
| 2027 MINI Convertible | 2019 Volkswagen Beetle | |
|---|---|---|
| Track Width, Front |
59 in
|
62 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
6 in
|
| Height, Overall |
56 in
|
59 in
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
Not available
|
15 ft³
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
85 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
Not available
|
30 ft³
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
41 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
69 in
|
72 in
|
| Second Head Room |
39 in
|
37 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
4
|
4
|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Leg Room |
31 in
|
31 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall |
153 in
|
169 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Rear |
59 in
|
61 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
51 in
|
55 in
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
39 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
40 in
|
49 in
|
| Wheelbase |
98 in
|
100 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2027 MINI Convertible | 2019 Volkswagen Beetle | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,139 lbs
|
3,045 lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
12 gal
|
15 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2027 MINI Convertible | 2019 Volkswagen Beetle | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2027 MINI Convertible | 2019 Volkswagen Beetle | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2027 MINI Convertible | 2019 Volkswagen Beetle | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
140
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
330
|
Brakes
| 2027 MINI Convertible | 2019 Volkswagen Beetle | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
N/A
|
11 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
N/A
|
10 in
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2027 MINI Convertible or the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle?
The 2027 MINI Convertible is more fuel efficient than the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle with 30 MPG combined versus 29 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2027 MINI Convertible or the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle?
The 2019 Volkswagen Beetle is cheaper than the 2027 MINI Convertible with a $20,895 starting MSRP versus a $34,600 starting MSRP.
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