MINI Cooper vs. MINI SE Hardtop
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Highlights
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$19,500
Starting MSRP
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$30,900
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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Electric
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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-
MPGe
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119
/ 100 MPGe
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-
MPGe
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-
Range
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114 mi.
Range
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-
Range
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28 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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-
MPG
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-
Level 2 Charging
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4 hrs.
Level 2 Charging
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-
Level 2 Charging
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-
Battery Capacity
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28 - 32 kWh
Battery Capacity
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-
Battery Capacity
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121 hp
Horsepower
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181 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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4
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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Gas I4
Engine Type
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Electric
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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1.6L/98
Displacement
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N/A
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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121 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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181 @ 7000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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114 @ 4250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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199 @ 100
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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6-Speed A/T
M/T 6-Speed M/T A/T Transmission Options
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1-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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28 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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-
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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P175/65R15
Front Tire Size
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P195/55WR16
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P175/65R15
Rear Tire Size
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P195/55WR16
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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15 x 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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15 x 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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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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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Suspension
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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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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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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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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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Steering
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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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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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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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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
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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Measurements
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4
Passenger Capacity
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4
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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80 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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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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42 in
Front Leg Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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50 in
Front Shoulder Room
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51 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder 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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38 in
Second Head Room
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36 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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28 in
Second Leg Room
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31 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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45 in
Second Shoulder Room
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48 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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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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97 in
Wheelbase
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98 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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147 in
Length, Overall
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152 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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66 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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55 in
Height, Overall
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56 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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57 in
Track Width, Front
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58 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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58 in
Track Width, Rear
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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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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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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6 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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9 ft³
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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34 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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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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Weight & Capacity
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2,535 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,144 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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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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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
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
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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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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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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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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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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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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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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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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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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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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11.0 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.2 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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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.
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