Compare 2012 MINI Cooper - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $24,950 | $17,690 | $22,500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $22,455 | $16,452 | $21,565 |
| Destination | $700 | $750 | $700 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Automatic | Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | N/A | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leatherette | Leather | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Overhead Console | Mini | N/A | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Partial | Partial |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpet Front | Carpet Front |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | N/A | Fixed |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Digital/analog | Digital/analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | N/A | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | N/A | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather/metal-look | Leather |
| Air Compressor | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 2 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Driver | Driver |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Fixed | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Rear Seats | 50-50 Bench | N/A | 50-50 Bench |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | N/A | 2 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Leatherette | Cloth | Premium Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Speakers | 6 | 2 | 7 Bose |
| Amplifier | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | Optional |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | N/A | N/A | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto Off | Auto On/off | Auto Off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Panic Alarm | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Fixed | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Composite/galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Two-tone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | N/A | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Black | With Chrome Bar |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | N/A | Front |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Tailgate | Tailgate | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Exterior Power Sliding Fabric | N/A | N/A |
| Convertible Top | Power | Power | Power |
| Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Tires | P195/55VR16.0 BSW Run-flat Performance | P155/60TR15.0 BSW AS | P185/55HR15.0 BSW AS |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | 175/55TR15 | N/A |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 15" Silver Aluminum | 15" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | N/A | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Fender Flares | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 1.6L I-4 | 1.0L I-3 | 1.4L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | SOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Rear-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | N/A | Torsion Beam |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Steptronic | Standard | Optional |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Auto-shift Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.35 | 4.53 | 3.73 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 146.6 " | 106.1 " | 139.6 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 66.3 " | 61.4 " | 64.1 " |
| Exterior Height | 55.4 " | 60.7 " | 59.8 " |
| Engine | 1.6L I-4 | 1.0L I-3 | 1.4L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 121 @ 6,000 Rpm | 70 @ 5,800 Rpm | 101 @ 6,500 Rpm |
| Torque | 118 @ 4,250 Rpm | 68 @ 4,500 Rpm | 98 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 27 Mpg | 34 Mpg | 30 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 35 Mpg | 38 Mpg | 38 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 9.3 Seconds | 11.7 Seconds | 9.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 17.3 Seconds | 18.3 Seconds | 17.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 80 Mph | 75 Mph | 77 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .8 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 62 Mph | 61 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.03/3.38 " | 2.83/3.22 " | 2.83/3.31 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,701 Lbs. | 1,852 Lbs. | 2,416 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 3,561 Lbs. | 2,247 Lbs. | N/A |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 1,863 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 1,786 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Payload | 816 Lbs. | 463 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 97.1 " | 73.5 " | 90.6 " |
| Front Track | 57.4 " | 50.5 " | 55.4 " |
| Rear Track | 57.8 " | 54.5 " | 55.0 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.6 '' | 14.4 '' | 15.3 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .35 | .29 | .38 |
| Front Legroom | 41.4 " | 41.2 " | 40.7 " |
| Rear Legroom | 29.9 " | N/A | 31.7 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.4 " | 39.7 " | 38.6 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.5 " | N/A | 36.8 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 45.4 " | 47.9 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 42.0 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 50.3 " | 48.0 " | 49.4 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 39.2 " | N/A | 46.4 " |
| Luggage Volume | 6.0 Cu.ft. | 7.8 Cu.ft. | 5.4 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 23.3 Cu.ft. | 12.0 Cu.ft. | 23.4 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | N/A | 45 Cu.ft. | 76 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 13.2 Gal. | 8.7 Gal. | 10.5 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| Overall Rollover Rating | 5 | 3 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | acceptable | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | good | acceptable | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | marginal | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | acceptable | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | acceptable | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | acceptable | acceptable | marginal |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | acceptable |
| Head/Neck | acceptable | good | acceptable |
| Dynamic Rating | good | acceptable | good |
