MINI Cooper vs. MINI SE Hardtop
$19,500
$30,900
Highlights
| 2012 MINI Cooper | 2024 MINI SE Hardtop | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$19,500
|
$30,900
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Electric
|
| MPGe |
Not available
|
|
| Range |
Not available
|
114 mi.
|
| MPG |
28 City / 36 Hwy
|
Not available
|
| Level 2 Charging |
Not available
|
4 hrs.
|
| Battery Capacity |
Not available
|
28 - 32 kWh
|
| Horsepower |
121 hp
|
181 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
4
|
4
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2012 MINI Cooper | 2024 MINI SE Hardtop | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
114 @ 4250
|
199 @ 100
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
121 @ 6000
|
181 @ 7000
|
| Displacement |
1.6L/98
|
N/A
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Electric
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
28 City / 36 Hwy
|
Not available
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
5.5 qts
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2012 MINI Cooper | 2024 MINI SE Hardtop | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P175/65R15
|
P195/55WR16
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P175/65R15
|
P195/55WR16
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Size |
15 x 5.5 in
|
16 X 6.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
15 x 5.5 in
|
16 X 6.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
N/A
|
Suspension
| 2012 MINI Cooper | 2024 MINI SE Hardtop | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
MacPherson
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2012 MINI Cooper | 2024 MINI SE Hardtop | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
35 ft
|
35 ft
|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
14
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2012 MINI Cooper | 2024 MINI SE Hardtop | |
|---|---|---|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Leg Room |
28 in
|
31 in
|
| Wheelbase |
97 in
|
98 in
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
36 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
66 in
|
68 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
50 in
|
51 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
58 in
|
59 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Height, Overall |
55 in
|
56 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
4
|
4
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
24 ft³
|
34 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
38 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Front |
57 in
|
58 in
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
6 ft³
|
9 ft³
|
| Length, Overall |
147 in
|
152 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
41 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
45 in
|
48 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
80 ft³
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2012 MINI Cooper | 2024 MINI SE Hardtop | |
|---|---|---|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
13 gal
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
2,535 lbs
|
3,144 lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2012 MINI Cooper | 2024 MINI SE Hardtop | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Brake Assist |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Electrical
| 2012 MINI Cooper | 2024 MINI SE Hardtop | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
150
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2012 MINI Cooper | 2024 MINI SE Hardtop | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10.2 x -TBD- in
|
N/A
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.0 x -TBD- in
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
N/A
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
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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