MINI Cooper vs. MINI Cooper S (Side by Side)

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2012 MINI Cooper

$19,500

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2012 MINI Cooper S

$23,100

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Highlights

$19,500 Starting MSRP	$23,100 Starting MSRP	- Starting MSRP
Gas I4 Engine Type	Turbocharged Gas I4 Engine Type	- Engine Type
28 City / 36 Hwy MPG	26 City / 34 Hwy MPG	- MPG
121 hp Horsepower	181 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	4 yr / 50,000 mi Basic Warranty	- Basic Warranty

Engine

Gas I4 Engine Type	Turbocharged Gas I4 Engine Type	- Engine Type
114 @ 4250 SAE Net Torque @ RPM	177 @ 1600-5000 SAE Net Torque @ RPM	- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
121 @ 6000 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	181 @ 5500 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
1.6L/98 Displacement	1.6L/98 Displacement	- Displacement
6-Speed A/T M/T 6-Speed M/T A/T Transmission Options	6-Speed A/T M/T 6-Speed M/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options	- Transmission Options
28 City / 36 Hwy MPG	26 City / 34 Hwy MPG	- MPG
5.5 qts Total Cooling System Capacity	5.5 qts Total Cooling System Capacity	- Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

Compact Spare Tire Size	Not Available Spare Tire Size	- Spare Tire Size
15 x 5.5 in Rear Wheel Size	16 x 6.5 in Rear Wheel Size	- Rear Wheel Size
Aluminum Rear Wheel Material	Aluminum Rear Wheel Material	- Rear Wheel Material
Compact in Spare Wheel Size	Not Available in Spare Wheel Size	- Spare Wheel Size
N/A Spare Wheel Material	Not Available Spare Wheel Material	- Spare Wheel Material
P175/65R15 Rear Tire Size	P195/55R16 Rear Tire Size	- Rear Tire Size
Aluminum Front Wheel Material	Aluminum Front Wheel Material	- Front Wheel Material
P175/65R15 Front Tire Size	P195/55R16 Front Tire Size	- Front Tire Size
15 x 5.5 in Front Wheel Size	16 x 6.5 in Front Wheel Size	- Front Wheel Size

Suspension

MacPherson Suspension Type - Front	MacPherson Suspension Type - Front	- Suspension Type - Front
w/Coil Springs Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)	w/Coil Springs Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)	- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)	w/Coil Springs Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)	- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link Suspension Type - Rear	Multi-Link Suspension Type - Rear	- Suspension Type - Rear

Steering

N/A Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	N/A Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	- Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
14 Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	14 Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	- Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Pwr Rack & Pinion Steering Type	Pwr Rack & Pinion Steering Type	- Steering Type
N/A Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	N/A Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	- Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
35 ft Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	35 ft Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	- Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

Measurements

55 in Height, Overall	55 in Height, Overall	- Height, Overall
38 in Second Head Room	38 in Second Head Room	- Second Head Room
97 in Wheelbase	97 in Wheelbase	- Wheelbase
N/A Front Hip Room	N/A Front Hip Room	- Front Hip Room
N/A Min Ground Clearance	N/A Min Ground Clearance	- Min Ground Clearance
24 ft³ Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down	24 ft³ Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down	- Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
57 in Track Width, Front	57 in Track Width, Front	- Track Width, Front
66 in Width, Max w/o mirrors	66 in Width, Max w/o mirrors	- Width, Max w/o mirrors
N/A Trunk Volume	N/A Trunk Volume	- Trunk Volume
50 in Front Shoulder Room	50 in Front Shoulder Room	- Front Shoulder Room
58 in Track Width, Rear	58 in Track Width, Rear	- Track Width, Rear
42 in Front Leg Room	42 in Front Leg Room	- Front Leg Room
N/A Second Hip Room	N/A Second Hip Room	- Second Hip Room
N/A Passenger Volume	N/A Passenger Volume	- Passenger Volume
39 in Front Head Room	39 in Front Head Room	- Front Head Room
6 ft³ Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up	6 ft³ Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up	- Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
4 Passenger Capacity	4 Passenger Capacity	- Passenger Capacity
147 in Length, Overall	147 in Length, Overall	- Length, Overall
45 in Second Shoulder Room	45 in Second Shoulder Room	- Second Shoulder Room
28 in Second Leg Room	28 in Second Leg Room	- Second Leg Room
N/A Liftover Height	N/A Liftover Height	- Liftover Height

Weight & Capacity

Not Available lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	Not Available lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	Not Available lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	Not Available lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,535 lbs Base Curb Weight	2,668 lbs Base Curb Weight	- Base Curb Weight
13 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	13 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	Not Available lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	- Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Safety

Standard Stability Control	Standard Stability Control		- Stability Control
Standard Brake Assist	Standard Brake Assist		- Brake Assist

Electrical

N/A Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)	N/A Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)		- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
150 Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)	150 Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)		- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )	- Disc - Front (Yes or )
11.0 x -TBD- in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	11.6 x -TBD- in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available Drum - Rear (Yes or )	Not Available Drum - Rear (Yes or )	- Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)	- Brake ABS System (Second Line)
10.2 x -TBD- in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	10.2 x -TBD- in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )	- Disc - Rear (Yes or )
4-Wheel Brake ABS System	4-Wheel Brake ABS System	- Brake ABS System
Pwr Brake Type	Pwr Brake Type	- Brake Type

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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