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MINI Cooper Clubman vs. MINI John Cooper Works GP

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$21,200
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$44,900
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2012 MINI Cooper Clubman2021 MINI John Cooper Works GP
Starting MSRP
$21,200
$44,900
Engine Type
Gas 4-Cyl
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
MPG
27 City / 35 Hwy
24 City / 30 Hwy
Horsepower
118 hp
301 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

Engine comparison
2012 MINI Cooper Clubman2021 MINI John Cooper Works GP
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
118 @ 6000
301 @ 5000
Displacement
1.6L/97.5
2.0 L/122
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
118 @ 4250
331 @ 1750
Engine Type
Gas 4-Cyl
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Transmission Options
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • M/T
  • 6-Speed M/T
  • A/T
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
27 City / 35 Hwy
24 City / 30 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
5.5 qts
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2012 MINI Cooper Clubman2021 MINI John Cooper Works GP
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 5.5 in
18 X 8 in
Spare Wheel Material
Not Available
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
Not Available in
N/A
Front Wheel Size
15 x 5.5 in
18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Forged Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Forged Aluminum
Front Tire Size
P175/65R15
P225/35YR18
Rear Tire Size
P175/65R15
P225/35YR18
Spare Tire Size
Not Available
N/A

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2012 MINI Cooper Clubman2021 MINI John Cooper Works GP
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Multi-Link

Steering

Steering comparison
2012 MINI Cooper Clubman2021 MINI John Cooper Works GP
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
14
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
36 ft
36 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2012 MINI Cooper Clubman2021 MINI John Cooper Works GP
Track Width, Front
57 in
60 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
9 ft³
33 ft³
Width, Max w/o mirrors
66 in
69 in
Front Head Room
39 in
38 in
Track Width, Rear
58 in
59 in
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
33 ft³
N/A
Second Hip Room
N/A
N/A
Second Leg Room
32 in
N/A
Front Leg Room
42 in
41 in
Passenger Capacity
4
2
Second Head Room
38 in
N/A
Passenger Volume
N/A
49 ft³
Front Shoulder Room
50 in
51 in
Height, Overall
56 in
56 in
Length, Overall
156 in
153 in
Wheelbase
100 in
98 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
46 in
N/A

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2012 MINI Cooper Clubman2021 MINI John Cooper Works GP
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
2,712 lbs
2,855 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
13 gal
12 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2012 MINI Cooper Clubman2021 MINI John Cooper Works GP
Backup Camera
Not available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2012 MINI Cooper Clubman2021 MINI John Cooper Works GP
Bluetooth®
Not available
Optional

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2012 MINI Cooper Clubman2021 MINI John Cooper Works GP
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2012 MINI Cooper Clubman2021 MINI John Cooper Works GP
Brake Type
Pwr
4-Wheel Disc
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.2 x -TBD- in
10 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
N/A
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.0 x -TBD- in
14 in
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2012 MINI Cooper Clubman or the 2021 MINI John Cooper Works GP?

The 2021 MINI John Cooper Works GP is more reliable than the 2012 MINI Cooper Clubman according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2021 John Cooper Works GP versus a reliability rating of 4.9 for the 2012 Cooper Clubman.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2012 MINI Cooper Clubman or the 2021 MINI John Cooper Works GP?

The 2012 MINI Cooper Clubman is more fuel efficient than the 2021 MINI John Cooper Works GP with 30 MPG combined versus 26 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2012 MINI Cooper Clubman or the 2021 MINI John Cooper Works GP?

The 2012 MINI Cooper Clubman is cheaper than the 2021 MINI John Cooper Works GP with a $21,200 starting MSRP versus a $44,900 starting MSRP.

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