MINI Cooper vs. MINI Coupe
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Highlights
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$19,500
Starting MSRP
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$22,000
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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28 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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28 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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121 hp
Horsepower
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121 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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2
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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118 @ 4250
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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121 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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1.6L/98
Displacement
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1.6 L/98
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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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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28 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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5.5 qts
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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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
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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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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15 x 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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15 X 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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15 x 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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15 X 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P175/65R15
Rear Tire Size
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P175/65HR15
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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P175/65R15
Front Tire Size
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P175/65HR15
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Suspension
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w/Coil Springs
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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w/Coil Springs
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
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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MacPherson
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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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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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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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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14
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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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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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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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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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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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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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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55 in
Height, Overall
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54 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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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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147 in
Length, Overall
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147 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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97 in
Wheelbase
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97 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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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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45 in
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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28 in
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head 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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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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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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39 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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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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4
Passenger Capacity
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2
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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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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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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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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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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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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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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11 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available lbs
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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Not Available lbs
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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Not Available lbs
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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Not Available lbs
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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2,535 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,557 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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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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-
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Entertainment
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-
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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120
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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480
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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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 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.0 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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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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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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Pwr
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 reliable, the 2012 MINI Cooper or the 2015 MINI Coupe?
The 2015 MINI Coupe is more reliable than the 2012 MINI Cooper according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2015 Coupe versus a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2012 Cooper.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2012 MINI Cooper or the 2015 MINI Coupe?
The 2012 MINI Cooper and the 2015 MINI Coupe both get 31 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2012 MINI Cooper or the 2015 MINI Coupe?
The 2012 MINI Cooper is cheaper than the 2015 MINI Coupe with a $19,500 starting MSRP versus a $22,000 starting MSRP.
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