MINI Cooper vs. MINI Cooper S
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Highlights
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$19,500
Starting MSRP
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$23,100
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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28 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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26 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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121 hp
Horsepower
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181 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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4
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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114 @ 4250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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177 @ 1600-5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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121 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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181 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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1.6L/98
Displacement
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1.6L/98
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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6-Speed A/T
M/T 6-Speed M/T A/T Transmission Options
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6-Speed A/T
M/T 6-Speed M/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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28 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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26 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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5.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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5.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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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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P175/65R15
Front Tire Size
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P195/55R16
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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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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15 x 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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P175/65R15
Rear Tire Size
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P195/55R16
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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15 x 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Not Available in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Not Available
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Not Available
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Suspension
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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MacPherson
Suspension Type - Front
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MacPherson
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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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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Steering
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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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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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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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14
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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14
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Measurements
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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45 in
Second Shoulder Room
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45 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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24 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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24 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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4
Passenger Capacity
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4
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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55 in
Height, Overall
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55 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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58 in
Track Width, Rear
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58 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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6 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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6 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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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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N/A
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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28 in
Second Leg Room
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28 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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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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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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N/A
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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50 in
Front Shoulder Room
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50 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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97 in
Wheelbase
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97 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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147 in
Length, Overall
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147 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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57 in
Track Width, Front
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57 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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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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39 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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66 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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66 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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Weight & Capacity
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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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2,535 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,668 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Safety
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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
Brake Assist
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Electrical
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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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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Brakes
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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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11.0 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.6 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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10.2 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.2 x -TBD- in
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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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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Pwr
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2012 MINI Cooper or the 2012 MINI Cooper S?
The 2012 MINI Cooper S is more reliable than the 2012 MINI Cooper according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2012 Cooper S versus a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2012 Cooper.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2012 MINI Cooper or the 2012 MINI Cooper S?
The 2012 MINI Cooper is more fuel efficient than the 2012 MINI Cooper S with 31 MPG combined versus 29 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2012 MINI Cooper or the 2012 MINI Cooper S?
The 2012 MINI Cooper is cheaper than the 2012 MINI Cooper S with a $19,500 starting MSRP versus a $23,100 starting MSRP.
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