2008 MINI Cooper Base
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2005 MINI Cooper S

2008 MINI Cooper  Base

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2005 MINI Cooper  S
2008 MINI Cooper Base 2005 MINI Cooper S Difference
Name Base S
Price $ 24,800 $ 30,500
Body Hatchback Hatchback
Doors 2 Doors 2 Doors 0 (0%)
Engine 1.6L L4 DOHC 16-valve 1.6L L4 SOHC 16 valves Supercharged
Power 118 hp @ 6000 rpm 170 hp @ 6000 rpm
Number of Seats 4 Seats 4 Seats 0 (0%)
Transmission 6-speed manual transmission 6 speed manual transmission
Cargo Space 160.0 L 150.0 L 10 (6%)
Maximum Cargo Space 680.0 L 670.0 L 10 (1%)
Wheel Type 16'' alloy wheels 16'' alloy wheels
Series
Drivetrain Front-wheel drive
Horsepower 118 HP 170 HP 52 (44%)
Torque 129 N.m 186 N.m 57 (44%)
Top Speed 180 km/h 203 km/h 23 (13%)
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) 10.0 s 7.9 s 2.1 (21%)
Fuel Type
Fuel Consumption (City) 7.9 L/100km L/100km
Fuel Consumption (Highway) 5.7 L/100km L/100km
Gear Type manual manual
Weight 1,155 KG 1,215 KG
Brand MINI MINI
Model Cooper Cooper
0-400m (Quarter Mile) 17.3 s 15.6 s 1.7 (10%)
0-400m (Quarter Mile) - Speed 132.8 km/h 147.5 km/h 14.72 (11%)
0-800m (Half Mile) 28.7 s 25.9 s 2.8 (10%)
0-800m (Half Mile) - Speed 149.6 km/h 166.1 km/h 16.48 (11%)
Modifications (MODS)
Modifications Cost $ 0 $ 0 0 (0%)

vs Specifications

Comfort and Convenience

2008 MINI Cooper Base 2005 MINI Cooper S
AM/FM stereo radioAM/FM stereo radio with auxiliary audio jackYes
Air ConditionningAir conditioningAir conditioning
Air Conditionning (Option)Automatic Climate ControlAuto climate control
Heated Washer NozzleHeated windshield washer fluidHeated winshield washer nozzles
Interior Air FilterYesInterior air microfilter
Number of Speakers6 premium speakers6 speakers
Power Door LocksYesYes
Premium Sound System (Option)Hi-Fi Sound SystemHarman Kardon Hi/Fi sound system
Reading LightFront reading lampsFront reading lamps
Rear View Mirror (Option)Auto Dimming Interior MirrorAuto dimming rear view mirror
Rear WipersIntermittent rear window wiperRear intermittent wiper
Remote Keyless EntryYesYes
Single CDCD/MP3 playerCD/MP3 player
Steering Wheel AdjustmentTilt and telescopic steering columnTilt steering wheel

Dimensions

2008 MINI Cooper Base 2005 MINI Cooper S
Cargo Capacity160 L150 L
Curb Weight1155 kg1215 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity50 L50 L
Height1407 mm1408 mm
Length3699 mm3635 mm
Maximum Cargo Capacity680 L670 L
Wheelbase2467 mm2467 mm
Width1683 mm1688 mm

Exterior Details

2008 MINI Cooper Base 2005 MINI Cooper S
Door HandlesChrome door handlesChrome door handles
Exterior Decoration (Option)Black Roof and Mirror CapsAnthracite high-gloss trim
Exterior Mirror ColourBody-color outside mirrorsBody-color exterior mirrors
GrilleChrome grilleChrome grille
Headlight TypeHalogen headlampsHenon headlamps
Headlights Sensor With Auto On (Option)Auto Headlamps with Rain SensorAuto-on headlights
Heated Exterior MirrorsHeated outside mirrorsYes
Power Exterior MirrorsPower-adjustable outside mirrorsYes
Rear SpoilerYesYes
Sunroof (Option)Glass SunroofPower glass sunroof

Interior Details

2008 MINI Cooper Base 2005 MINI Cooper S
Front Seats Front Seat TypeFront bucket seatsSport bucket seats
Front Seats Heated (Option)Heated front seatsHeated front seats
Luxury Dashboard TrimFluid Silver TrimHigh-gloss silver interior trim
Number of Cup Holders3 cupholders3 cup holders
Seat TrimLeatherette seatsLeatherette seats
Seat Trim (Option)Checkered Cloth SeatsSoft/Gravity leather seats
Shifter Knob TrimLeather-wrapped shift knobLeather-wrapped shift knob
Special Feature (Option)Chrome Line InteriorChrome line interior
Steering Wheel TrimLeather-wrapped steering wheelLeather-wrapped steering wheel

Mechanical

2008 MINI Cooper Base 2005 MINI Cooper S
Engine Name1.6L L4 DOHC 16-valve1.6L L4 SOHC 16 valves Supercharged
Stability ControlYesYes
Traction ControlYesYes
Transmission6-speed manual transmission6 speed manual transmission
Transmission (Option)6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode5 speed automatic transmission with manual mode

Overview

2008 MINI Cooper Base 2005 MINI Cooper S
BodyHatchbackHatchback
Doors22
Engine1.6L L4 DOHC 16-valve1.6L L4 SOHC 16 valves Supercharged
Fuel Consumption7.9 (Automatic City)5.7 (Automatic Highway)7.1 (Manual City)5.3 (Manual Highway)
Power118 hp @ 6000 rpm170 hp @ 6000 rpm
Seats44
Transmission6-speed manual transmission6 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

2008 MINI Cooper Base 2005 MINI Cooper S
Anti-Lock BrakesAnti-lock brakesStd
Anti-Theft AlarmNoneAnti-theft alarm system
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 BeltsRegularHeight adjustable, pre-tensioner
Passenger AirbagPassenger-side front airbagPassenger side front airbag
Side AirbagFront side airbagsSeat mounted side airbags

Suspension and Steering

2008 MINI Cooper Base 2005 MINI Cooper S
Front Anti-Roll BarFront stabilizer barFront stabilizer bar
Front SuspensionIndependent front suspensionFront independent suspension
Front TiresP195/55R16P195/55R16
Front Tires (Option)Performance Runflat TiresP205/45R17
Power SteeringPower rack-and-pinion steeringElectrically assisted rack-and pinion steering
Rear SuspensionIndependent rear suspensionRear independent suspension
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemLow-pressure detection systemYes
Wheel Type16'' alloy wheels16'' alloy wheels
Wheel Type (Option)17'' alloy wheels17'' alloy wheels - Style 85

2008 MINI Cooper Base

The 2008 MINI Cooper Base is a Hatchback. It can accommodate up to 4 passengers. It has 2 Doors and is powered by a 1.6L L4 DOHC 16-valve engine which outputs 118 hp @ 6000 rpm and is paired with 6-speed manual transmission gearbox. The 2008 MINI Cooper Base has cargo capacity of 160 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1155 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2008 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 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 129 N.m of torque and a top speed of 180 km/h. The 2008 MINI Cooper Base accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 10 seconds and hits quarter mile at 17.3 seconds. Fuel consumption is 7.9 L/100km in the city and 5.7 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 24,800

2005 MINI Cooper S

The 2005 MINI Cooper S 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 valves Supercharged engine which outputs 170 hp @ 6000 rpm and is paired with 6 speed manual transmission gearbox. The 2005 MINI Cooper S has cargo capacity of 150 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1215 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2005 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 Parking distance control 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 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 186 N.m of torque and a top speed of 203 km/h. The 2005 MINI Cooper S accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 7.9 seconds and hits quarter mile at 15.6 seconds. Fuel consumption is L/100km in the city and L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 30,500


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