2006 MINI Cooper Base
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2008 MINI Cooper S

2006 MINI Cooper  Base

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2008 MINI Cooper  S
2006 MINI Cooper Base 2008 MINI Cooper S Difference
Name Base S
Price $ 25,900 $ 29,900
Body Hatchback Hatchback
Doors 2 Doors 2 Doors 0 (0%)
Engine 1.6L L4 SOHC 16-valve 1.6L L4 Turbo DOHC 16-valve
Power 115 hp @ 6000 rpm 172 hp @ 5500 rpm
Number of Seats 4 Seats 4 Seats 0 (0%)
Transmission Continuously variable transmission with manual mode 6-speed manual transmission
Cargo Space 150.0 L 160.0 L 10 (7%)
Maximum Cargo Space 670.0 L 680.0 L 10 (1%)
Wheel Type 15'' alloy wheels (Style 93) 16'' alloy wheels
Series
Drivetrain Front-wheel drive
Horsepower 115 HP 172 HP 57 (50%)
Torque 125 N.m 188 N.m 63 (50%)
Top Speed 178 km/h 204 km/h 26 (15%)
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) 10.1 s 7.8 s 2.3 (23%)
Fuel Type
Fuel Consumption (City) 9.0 L/100km 8.7 L/100km 0.3 (3%)
Fuel Consumption (Highway) 6.3 L/100km 6.2 L/100km 0.1 (2%)
Gear Type manual manual
Weight 1,145 KG 1,210 KG
Brand MINI MINI
Model Cooper Cooper
0-400m (Quarter Mile) 17.4 s 15.5 s 1.9 (11%)
0-400m (Quarter Mile) - Speed 132.2 km/h 148.3 km/h 16.16 (12%)
0-800m (Half Mile) 28.9 s 25.7 s 3.2 (11%)
0-800m (Half Mile) - Speed 148.6 km/h 166.9 km/h 18.24 (12%)
Modifications (MODS)
Modifications Cost $ 0 $ 0 0 (0%)

vs Specifications

Comfort and Convenience

2006 MINI Cooper Base 2008 MINI Cooper S
AM/FM stereo radioYesAM/FM stereo radio with auxiliary audio jack
Air ConditionningAir conditioningAir conditioning
Heated Washer NozzleHeated winshield washer nozzlesHeated windshield washer fluid
Interior Air FilterInterior air microfilterYes
Navigation System (Option)YesOn-Board Navigation System
Number of Speakers6 speakers6 premium speakers
Power Door LocksYesYes
Premium Sound System (Option)Harman/Kardon Hi Fi SystemHi-Fi Sound System
Reading LightFront reading lampsFront reading lamps
Rear View Mirror (Option)Auto dimming rear view mirrorAuto Dimming Interior Mirror
Rear WipersRear intermittent wiperIntermittent rear window wiper
Remote Keyless EntryYesYes
Single CDCD/MP3 playerCD/MP3 player
Steering Wheel AdjustmentTilt steering wheelTilt and telescopic steering column

Dimensions

2006 MINI Cooper Base 2008 MINI Cooper S
Cargo Capacity150 L160 L
Curb Weight1145 kg1210 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity50 L50 L
Height1408 mm1407 mm
Length3635 mm3714 mm
Maximum Cargo Capacity670 L680 L
Wheelbase2467 mm2467 mm
Width1688 mm1683 mm

Exterior Details

2006 MINI Cooper Base 2008 MINI Cooper S
Door HandlesChrome door handlesChrome door handles
Exterior Decoration (Option)White bonnet stripesWhite Roof and Mirror Caps
Exterior Mirror ColourBody-color exterior mirrorsBody-color outside mirrors
GrilleChrome grilleBlack grille
Headlight TypeXenon headlightsBi-Xenon Headlights
Headlights Sensor With Auto On (Option)Auto headlight with rain sensorAuto Headlamps with Rain Sensor
Heated Exterior MirrorsYesHeated outside mirrors
Power Exterior MirrorsYesPower-adjustable outside mirrors
Sunroof (Option)Power glass sunroofGlass Sunroof

Interior Details

2006 MINI Cooper Base 2008 MINI Cooper S
Front Seats Front Seat TypeFront bucket seatsSport Seats
Front Seats Heated (Option)Heated front seatsHeated front seats
Headliner (Option)Anthracite rooflinerAnthracite Roofliner
Luxury Dashboard TrimAlunimum aspect interior trimFluid Silver Trim
Luxury Dashboard Trim (Option)Chrome interior trimBrushed Aluminum Interior Trim
Number of Cup Holders3 cup holders3 cupholders
Seat TrimLeatherette seatsLeatherette seats
Seat Trim (Option)Cloth seatsRay Cloth/Leather seats
Shifter Knob TrimLeather-wrapped shift knobLeather-wrapped shift knob
Special Feature (Option)Cockpit chrono with On-board computerChrome Line Interior
Steering Wheel TrimLeather-wrapped steering wheelLeather-wrapped steering wheel

Mechanical

2006 MINI Cooper Base 2008 MINI Cooper S
Engine Name1.6L L4 SOHC 16-valve1.6L L4 Turbo DOHC 16-valve
Traction ControlYesYes
Transmission5 speed manual transmission6-speed manual transmission
Transmission (Option)Continuously variable transmission with manual mode6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode

Overview

2006 MINI Cooper Base 2008 MINI Cooper S
BodyHatchbackHatchback
Doors22
Engine1.6L L4 SOHC 16-valve1.6L L4 Turbo DOHC 16-valve
Fuel Consumption9.0 (Automatic City)6.3 (Automatic Highway)8.4 (Manual City)5.9 (Manual Highway)8.7 (Automatic City)6.2 (Automatic Highway)7.7 (Manual City)5.7 (Manual Highway)
Power115 hp @ 6000 rpm172 hp @ 5500 rpm
Seats44
TransmissionContinuously variable transmission with manual mode6-speed manual transmission
WarrantiesBumper-to-Bumper80000/km, 48/Months Powertrain80000/km, 48/Months Roadside AssistanceUnlimited/km, 48/Months Rust-throughUnlimited/km, 144/MonthsBumper-to-Bumper80000/km, 48/Months Powertrain80000/km, 48/Months Roadside AssistanceUnlimited/km, 48/Months Rust-throughUnlimited/km, 144/Months

Safety

2006 MINI Cooper Base 2008 MINI Cooper S
Anti-Lock BrakesStdAnti-lock brakes
Anti-Theft AlarmAnti-theft alarm systemNone
Brake Type4 wheel disc4-wheel disc
Driver AirbagDriver side front airbagDriver-side front airbag
Electronic brake force distributionElectronic brake force distributionElectronic brake force distribution
Front Seat BeltsHeight adjustable, pre-tensionerRegular
Passenger AirbagPassenger side front airbagPassenger-side front airbag
Side AirbagSeat mounted side airbagsFront side airbags

Suspension and Steering

2006 MINI Cooper Base 2008 MINI Cooper S
Front Anti-Roll BarFront stabilizer barFront stabilizer bar
Front SuspensionFront independent suspensionIndependent front suspension
Front TiresP175/65R15P195/55R16
Front Tires (Option)195/55R16Performance Runflat Tires
Power SteeringElectrically assisted speed sensitive rack-and pinion steeringPower rack-and-pinion steering
Rear SuspensionRear independent suspensionIndependent rear suspension
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemYesLow-pressure detection system
Wheel Type15'' alloy wheels (Style 93)16'' alloy wheels
Wheel Type (Option)16'' alloy wheels (Style 94)17'' alloy wheels (Style 104)

2006 MINI Cooper Base

The 2006 MINI Cooper Base is a Front-wheel drive Hatchback. It can accommodate up to 4 passengers. It has 2 Doors and is powered by a 1.6L L4 SOHC 16-valve engine which outputs 115 hp @ 6000 rpm and is paired with Continuously variable transmission with manual mode gearbox. The 2006 MINI Cooper Base has cargo capacity of 150 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1145 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2006 MINI Cooper Base has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers and. Safety features also include Driver side front airbag and Passenger side front airbag. The front suspension is Front independent suspension while the rear suspension is Rear independent suspension. The car also features a Yes It has 15'' alloy wheels (Style 93) as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 125 N.m of torque and a top speed of 178 km/h. The 2006 MINI Cooper Base accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 10.1 seconds and hits quarter mile at 17.4 seconds. Fuel consumption is 9 L/100km in the city and 6.3 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 25,900

2008 MINI Cooper S

The 2008 MINI Cooper S is a Hatchback. It can accommodate up to 4 passengers. It has 2 Doors and is powered by a 1.6L L4 Turbo DOHC 16-valve engine which outputs 172 hp @ 5500 rpm and is paired with 6-speed manual transmission gearbox. The 2008 MINI Cooper S has cargo capacity of 160 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1210 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2008 MINI Cooper S has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers and. Safety features also include Driver-side front airbag and Passenger-side front airbag. The front suspension is Independent front suspension while the rear suspension is Independent rear suspension. The car also features a Low-pressure detection system It has 16'' alloy wheels as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 188 N.m of torque and a top speed of 204 km/h. The 2008 MINI Cooper S accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 7.8 seconds and hits quarter mile at 15.5 seconds. Fuel consumption is 8.7 L/100km in the city and 6.2 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 29,900


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