MINI Cooper vs. MINI Coupe

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2012 MINI Cooper
$19,500
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$19,500
Starting MSRP
$22,000
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Gas I4
Engine Type
Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
28 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
28 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
121 hp
Horsepower
121 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
4
Seating Capacity
2
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
Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
1.6L/98
Displacement
1.6 L/98
Displacement
-
Displacement
114 @ 4250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
118 @ 4250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
121 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
121 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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
28 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
5.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

P175/65R15
Rear Tire Size
P175/65HR15
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
15 x 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
15 X 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
15 x 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
15 X 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
P175/65R15
Front Tire Size
P175/65HR15
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size

Suspension

w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
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
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
14
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type

Measurements

147 in
Length, Overall
147 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
97 in
Wheelbase
97 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
55 in
Height, Overall
54 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
4
Passenger Capacity
2
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
N/A
Second Hip Room
N/A
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
66 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
66 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
39 in
Front Head Room
38 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
57 in
Track Width, Front
57 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
28 in
Second Leg Room
N/A
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
58 in
Track Width, Rear
58 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
50 in
Front Shoulder Room
50 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
38 in
Second Head Room
N/A
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
N/A
Front Hip Room
N/A
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
N/A
Passenger Volume
N/A
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
45 in
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
24 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
6 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up

Weight & Capacity

2,535 lbs
Base Curb Weight
2,557 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
11 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Safety

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

Entertainment

-
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
480
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
120
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

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

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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