MINI Cooper vs. MINI Coupe
$19,500
$22,000
Highlights
| 2012 MINI Cooper | 2015 MINI Coupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$19,500
|
$22,000
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Premium Unleaded I-4
|
| MPG |
28 City / 36 Hwy
|
28 City / 36 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
121 hp
|
121 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
4
|
2
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2012 MINI Cooper | 2015 MINI Coupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Premium Unleaded I-4
|
| Displacement |
1.6L/98
|
1.6 L/98
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
114 @ 4250
|
118 @ 4250
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
121 @ 6000
|
121 @ 6000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
28 City / 36 Hwy
|
28 City / 36 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
5.5 qts
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2012 MINI Cooper | 2015 MINI Coupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire Size |
P175/65R15
|
P175/65HR15
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Front Wheel Size |
15 x 5.5 in
|
15 X 5.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Tire Size |
P175/65R15
|
P175/65HR15
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
15 x 5.5 in
|
15 X 5.5 in
|
Suspension
| 2012 MINI Cooper | 2015 MINI Coupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
MacPherson
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2012 MINI Cooper | 2015 MINI Coupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
35 ft
|
35 ft
|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
14
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2012 MINI Cooper | 2015 MINI Coupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Length, Overall |
147 in
|
147 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Height, Overall |
55 in
|
54 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
4
|
2
|
| Track Width, Rear |
58 in
|
58 in
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
38 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
45 in
|
N/A
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Leg Room |
28 in
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Front |
57 in
|
57 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
97 in
|
97 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
66 in
|
66 in
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
N/A
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
50 in
|
50 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
42 in
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
6 ft³
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
24 ft³
|
Not available
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2012 MINI Cooper | 2015 MINI Coupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
13 gal
|
11 gal
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
2,535 lbs
|
2,557 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2012 MINI Cooper | 2015 MINI Coupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Brake Assist |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2012 MINI Cooper | 2015 MINI Coupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2012 MINI Cooper | 2015 MINI Coupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
150
|
120
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
480
|
Brakes
| 2012 MINI Cooper | 2015 MINI Coupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10.2 x -TBD- in
|
10 in
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.0 x -TBD- in
|
11 in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
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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