MINI Cooper vs. MINI SE Hardtop

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2012 MINI Cooper

$19,500

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2024 MINI SE Hardtop

$30,900

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Highlights

$19,500 Starting MSRP	$30,900 Starting MSRP	- Starting MSRP
Gas I4 Engine Type	Electric Engine Type	- Engine Type
- MPGe	119 / 100 MPGe	- MPGe
- Range	114 mi. Range	- Range
28 City / 36 Hwy MPG	- MPG	- MPG
- Level 2 Charging	4 hrs. Level 2 Charging	- Level 2 Charging
- Battery Capacity	28 - 32 kWh Battery Capacity	- Battery Capacity
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

114 @ 4250 SAE Net Torque @ RPM	199 @ 100 SAE Net Torque @ RPM	- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Gas I4 Engine Type	Electric Engine Type	- Engine Type
121 @ 6000 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	181 @ 7000 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
1.6L/98 Displacement	N/A Displacement	- Displacement
6-Speed A/T M/T 6-Speed M/T A/T Transmission Options	1-Speed A/T A/T Transmission Options	- Transmission Options
28 City / 36 Hwy MPG	- MPG	- MPG
5.5 qts Total Cooling System Capacity	N/A Total Cooling System Capacity	- Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

Aluminum Rear Wheel Material	Aluminum Rear Wheel Material	- Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Front Wheel Material	Aluminum Front Wheel Material	- Front Wheel Material
N/A Spare Wheel Material	N/A Spare Wheel Material	- Spare Wheel Material
Compact in Spare Wheel Size	N/A Spare Wheel Size	- Spare Wheel Size
15 x 5.5 in Front Wheel Size	16 X 6.5 in Front Wheel Size	- Front Wheel Size
15 x 5.5 in Rear Wheel Size	16 X 6.5 in Rear Wheel Size	- Rear Wheel Size
P175/65R15 Rear Tire Size	P195/55WR16 Rear Tire Size	- Rear Tire Size
P175/65R15 Front Tire Size	P195/55WR16 Front Tire Size	- Front Tire Size
Compact Spare Tire Size	N/A Spare Tire Size	- Spare Tire Size

Suspension

w/Coil Springs Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)	Strut Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)	- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)	Multi-Link Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)	- Suspension Type - Rear (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 Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	N/A Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	- Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	N/A Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	- Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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
14 Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	N/A Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	- Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Measurements

N/A Liftover Height	N/A Liftover Height	- Liftover Height
N/A Second Hip Room	N/A Second Hip Room	- Second Hip Room
50 in Front Shoulder Room	51 in Front Shoulder Room	- Front Shoulder Room
28 in Second Leg Room	31 in Second Leg Room	- Second Leg Room
147 in Length, Overall	152 in Length, Overall	- Length, Overall
55 in Height, Overall	56 in Height, Overall	- Height, Overall
45 in Second Shoulder Room	48 in Second Shoulder Room	- Second Shoulder Room
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
38 in Second Head Room	36 in Second Head Room	- Second Head Room
58 in Track Width, Rear	59 in Track Width, Rear	- Track Width, Rear
57 in Track Width, Front	58 in Track Width, Front	- Track Width, Front
N/A Front Hip Room	N/A Front Hip Room	- Front Hip Room
6 ft³ Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up	9 ft³ Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up	- Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
4 Passenger Capacity	4 Passenger Capacity	- Passenger Capacity
66 in Width, Max w/o mirrors	68 in Width, Max w/o mirrors	- Width, Max w/o mirrors
N/A Passenger Volume	80 ft³ Passenger Volume	- Passenger Volume
42 in Front Leg Room	41 in Front Leg Room	- Front Leg Room
97 in Wheelbase	98 in Wheelbase	- Wheelbase
N/A Trunk Volume	N/A Trunk Volume	- Trunk Volume
24 ft³ Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down	34 ft³ Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down	- Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down

Weight & Capacity

13 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	- 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.
2,535 lbs Base Curb Weight	3,144 lbs Base Curb Weight	- Base Curb Weight
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 Tongue Wt.	N/A Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	N/A Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Safety

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

Electrical

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

Brakes

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

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2012 MINI Cooper or the 2024 MINI SE Hardtop?

The 2024 MINI SE Hardtop is more reliable than the 2012 MINI Cooper according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2024 SE Hardtop versus a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2012 Cooper.

Which car is cheaper, the 2012 MINI Cooper or the 2024 MINI SE Hardtop?

The 2012 MINI Cooper is cheaper than the 2024 MINI SE Hardtop with a $19,500 starting MSRP versus a $30,900 starting MSRP.