

Body | 2dr Hatch |
Wheelbase | 2,466 mm |
Length | 3,698 mm |
Width | 1,684 mm |
Height | 1,407 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,190 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 40 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,278 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,135 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 759 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,811 mm (over 2 rows) |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 161 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 680 L |
2011 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is extremely limited but it's a Mini...not a mini van! see full Mini Hardtop review |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
We're tall and have room to spare. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Small children, petite women and Hobbits may sit in the back on short trips. Otherwise, forget it. It's a MINI! see full Mini Hardtop review |
Trim | Cooper | Cooper S |
Standard Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 90 kW@6000 155 Nm@4250 | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 135 kW@5500 240 Nm@1600 |
Optional Engine(s) |   | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 155 kW@6000 260 Nm@1850 |
Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Standard Tires | 175/65HR15 tires | 195/55VR16 tires |
Optional Tires | 195/55VR16 tires | 205/45WR17 tires |
2011 Mini Hardtop Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
33-35 mpg in routine driving, along with 140mph+ top speed? Amazing. Turbo torque in top gears, too, all from 1.6l see full Mini Hardtop review |
2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Don't be fooled by it's looks. It's a drivers car. Despite it's meager sized 1.6 liter engine, the MINI Cooper S has an impressive 0-60 time of 5.4 secs., thanks to the turbo charger and the lightweight chassis. The Getrag six-speed manual transmission has been described as "bulletproof." So far, after two years of driving, it is living up to that description. The combination of a peppy engine and well-matched transmission makes the MINI an excellent driver's car. Even at sixth gear, you can still feel an umph when you step on the gas. The Cooper S does suffer from a discernible turbo lag and the gear ratio can be improved. I suspect BMW tamed the gear ratio a bit too boost fuel efficiency. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2011 Mini Hardtop Tires: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Tires are fine in good weather/rain....not all that impressed with them when there's a little snow. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Having no room for a spare, full size or otherwise, MINIs come with runflat tires that could withstand punctures for "fifty miles." Hopefully, you could find a service station within that distance. And when you get there, hopefully runflats are in stock and that you have enough money for a replacement. I ditch them almost right away in favor of less expensive, more comfortable, performance tires--mind you. I carry a Slime emergency tire repair kit that seals and inflates, just in case. see full Mini Hardtop review |
Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
2dr Hatch | Cooper | 19,400 | 17,542 | 700 |
2dr Hatch | Cooper S | 23,000 | 20,782 | 700 |