2008 MINI Cooper S
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2006 MINI Cooper Base

2008 MINI Cooper  S

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2006 MINI Cooper  Base
2008 MINI Cooper S 2006 MINI Cooper Base Difference
Name S Base
Price $ 29,900 $ 25,900
Body Hatchback Hatchback
Doors 2 Doors 2 Doors 0 (0%)
Engine 1.6L L4 Turbo DOHC 16-valve 1.6L L4 SOHC 16-valve
Power 172 hp @ 5500 rpm 115 hp @ 6000 rpm
Number of Seats 4 Seats 4 Seats 0 (0%)
Transmission 6-speed manual transmission Continuously variable transmission with manual mode
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 15'' alloy wheels (Style 93)
Series
Drivetrain Front-wheel drive
Horsepower 172 HP 115 HP 57 (33%)
Torque 188 N.m 125 N.m 63 (34%)
Top Speed 204 km/h 178 km/h 26 (13%)
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) 7.8 s 10.1 s 2.3 (29%)
Fuel Type
Fuel Consumption (City) 8.7 L/100km 9.0 L/100km 0.3 (3%)
Fuel Consumption (Highway) 6.2 L/100km 6.3 L/100km 0.1 (2%)
Gear Type manual manual
Weight 1,210 KG 1,145 KG
Brand MINI MINI
Model Cooper Cooper
0-400m (Quarter Mile) 15.5 s 17.4 s 1.9 (12%)
0-400m (Quarter Mile) - Speed 148.3 km/h 132.2 km/h 16.16 (11%)
0-800m (Half Mile) 25.7 s 28.9 s 3.2 (12%)
0-800m (Half Mile) - Speed 166.9 km/h 148.6 km/h 18.24 (11%)
Modifications (MODS)
Modifications Cost $ 0 $ 0 0 (0%)

vs Specifications

Comfort and Convenience

2008 MINI Cooper S 2006 MINI Cooper Base
AM/FM stereo radioAM/FM stereo radio with auxiliary audio jackYes
Air ConditionningAir conditioningAir conditioning
Heated Washer NozzleHeated windshield washer fluidHeated winshield washer nozzles
Interior Air FilterYesInterior air microfilter
Navigation System (Option)On-Board Navigation SystemYes
Number of Speakers6 premium speakers6 speakers
Power Door LocksYesYes
Premium Sound System (Option)Hi-Fi Sound SystemHarman/Kardon Hi Fi 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 S 2006 MINI Cooper Base
Cargo Capacity160 L150 L
Curb Weight1210 kg1145 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity50 L50 L
Height1407 mm1408 mm
Length3714 mm3635 mm
Maximum Cargo Capacity680 L670 L
Wheelbase2467 mm2467 mm
Width1683 mm1688 mm

Exterior Details

2008 MINI Cooper S 2006 MINI Cooper Base
Door HandlesChrome door handlesChrome door handles
Exterior Decoration (Option)White Roof and Mirror CapsWhite bonnet stripes
Exterior Mirror ColourBody-color outside mirrorsBody-color exterior mirrors
GrilleBlack grilleChrome grille
Headlight TypeBi-Xenon HeadlightsXenon headlights
Headlights Sensor With Auto On (Option)Auto Headlamps with Rain SensorAuto headlight with rain sensor
Heated Exterior MirrorsHeated outside mirrorsYes
Power Exterior MirrorsPower-adjustable outside mirrorsYes
Sunroof (Option)Glass SunroofPower glass sunroof

Interior Details

2008 MINI Cooper S 2006 MINI Cooper Base
Front Seats Front Seat TypeSport SeatsFront bucket seats
Front Seats Heated (Option)Heated front seatsHeated front seats
Headliner (Option)Anthracite RooflinerAnthracite roofliner
Luxury Dashboard TrimFluid Silver TrimAlunimum aspect interior trim
Luxury Dashboard Trim (Option)Brushed Aluminum Interior TrimChrome interior trim
Number of Cup Holders3 cupholders3 cup holders
Seat TrimLeatherette seatsLeatherette seats
Seat Trim (Option)Ray Cloth/Leather seatsCloth seats
Shifter Knob TrimLeather-wrapped shift knobLeather-wrapped shift knob
Special Feature (Option)Chrome Line InteriorCockpit chrono with On-board computer
Steering Wheel TrimLeather-wrapped steering wheelLeather-wrapped steering wheel

Mechanical

2008 MINI Cooper S 2006 MINI Cooper Base
Engine Name1.6L L4 Turbo DOHC 16-valve1.6L L4 SOHC 16-valve
Traction ControlYesYes
Transmission6-speed manual transmission5 speed manual transmission
Transmission (Option)6-speed automatic transmission with manual modeContinuously variable transmission with manual mode

Overview

2008 MINI Cooper S 2006 MINI Cooper Base
BodyHatchbackHatchback
Doors22
Engine1.6L L4 Turbo DOHC 16-valve1.6L L4 SOHC 16-valve
Fuel Consumption8.7 (Automatic City)6.2 (Automatic Highway)7.7 (Manual City)5.7 (Manual Highway)9.0 (Automatic City)6.3 (Automatic Highway)8.4 (Manual City)5.9 (Manual Highway)
Power172 hp @ 5500 rpm115 hp @ 6000 rpm
Seats44
Transmission6-speed manual transmissionContinuously variable transmission with manual mode
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 S 2006 MINI Cooper Base
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 S 2006 MINI Cooper Base
Front Anti-Roll BarFront stabilizer barFront stabilizer bar
Front SuspensionIndependent front suspensionFront independent suspension
Front TiresP195/55R16P175/65R15
Front Tires (Option)Performance Runflat Tires195/55R16
Power SteeringPower rack-and-pinion steeringElectrically assisted speed sensitive rack-and pinion steering
Rear SuspensionIndependent rear suspensionRear independent suspension
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemLow-pressure detection systemYes
Wheel Type16'' alloy wheels15'' alloy wheels (Style 93)
Wheel Type (Option)17'' alloy wheels (Style 104)16'' alloy wheels (Style 94)

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

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


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