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2026 MINI Convertible
$34,600
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$20,895
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$34,600
Starting MSRP
$20,895
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
27 City / 37 Hwy
MPG
26 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
161 hp
Horsepower
174 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
4
Seating Capacity
4
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
6 yr / 72,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
2.0 L/122
Displacement
2.0 L/121
Displacement
-
Displacement
161 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
174 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
184 @ 1520
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
184 @ 1500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
7-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
27 City / 37 Hwy
MPG
26 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

P215/45HR17
Front Tire Size
P215/60TR16
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
P215/45HR17
Rear Tire Size
P215/60TR16
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
17 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
17 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material

Suspension

Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Steering

Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Measurements

-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
15 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
4
Passenger Capacity
4
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
N/A
Passenger Volume
85 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
30 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
40 in
Front Head Room
39 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
41 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
51 in
Front Shoulder Room
55 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
N/A
Front Hip Room
N/A
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
39 in
Second Head Room
37 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
31 in
Second Leg Room
31 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
40 in
Second Shoulder Room
49 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Second Hip Room
N/A
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
98 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
153 in
Length, Overall
169 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
56 in
Height, Overall
59 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
59 in
Track Width, Front
62 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
59 in
Track Width, Rear
61 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height

Weight & Capacity

3,139 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,045 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Safety

-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera
-
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
-
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
-
Lane Departure Warning
-
Lane Departure Warning

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
330
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

FAQ

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 MINI Convertible or the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle?

The 2026 MINI Convertible is more fuel efficient than the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle with 30 MPG combined versus 29 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2026 MINI Convertible or the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle?

The 2019 Volkswagen Beetle is cheaper than the 2026 MINI Convertible with a $20,895 starting MSRP versus a $34,600 starting MSRP.

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