2008 MINI Cooper Cabriolet S
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2006 MINI Cooper Cabriolet Base
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| 2008 MINI Cooper Cabriolet S | 2006 MINI Cooper Cabriolet Base | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | S | Base | |
| Price | $ 36,600 | $ 31,600 | |
| Body | Convertible | Convertible | |
| Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 0 (0%) |
| Engine | 1.6L Supercharged L4 SOHC 16-valve | 1.6L L4 SOHC 16-valve | |
| Power | 168 hp @ 6000 rpm | 115 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
| Number of Seats | 4 Seats | 4 Seats | 0 (0%) |
| Transmission | 6 speed automatic | 5 speed manual transmission | |
| Cargo Space | 120.0 L | 120.0 L | 0 (0%) |
| Maximum Cargo Space | 120.0 L | 605.0 L | 485 (404%) |
| Wheel Type | 15'' alloy wheels | 15'' alloy wheels | |
| Series | |||
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | |
| Horsepower | 168 HP | 115 HP | 53 (32%) |
| Torque | 183 N.m | 125 N.m | 58 (32%) |
| Top Speed | 203 km/h | 178 km/h | 25 (12%) |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 8.3 s | 10.7 s | 2.4 (29%) |
| Fuel Type | |||
| Fuel Consumption (City) | 10.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km | 1.6 (15%) |
| Fuel Consumption (Highway) | 7.0 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km | 0.4 (6%) |
| Gear Type | auto | manual | |
| Weight | 1,290 KG | 1,225 KG | |
| Brand | MINI | MINI | |
| Model | Cooper | Cooper | |
| 0-400m (Quarter Mile) | 16.0 s | 17.8 s | 1.8 (11%) |
| 0-400m (Quarter Mile) - Speed | 144.0 km/h | 129.1 km/h | 14.88 (10%) |
| 0-800m (Half Mile) | 26.5 s | 29.5 s | 3 (11%) |
| 0-800m (Half Mile) - Speed | 162.1 km/h | 145.4 km/h | 16.64 (10%) |
| Modifications (MODS) | |||
| Modifications Cost | $ 0 | $ 0 | 0 (0%) |
vs Specifications
Comfort and Convenience
| 2008 MINI Cooper Cabriolet S | 2006 MINI Cooper Cabriolet Base | |
|---|---|---|
| AM/FM stereo radio | Yes | Yes |
| Air Conditionning | Air conditioning | Air conditioning |
| Air Conditionning (Option) | Automatic Climate Control | Auto climate control |
| Antenna | Roof mounted antenna | Roof mounted antenna |
| Cargo Cover | Yes | Yes |
| Driver Vanity Mirror | Illuminated driver vanity mirror | Illuminated driver vanity mirror |
| Front Wipers | Variable intermittent wipers | Variable intermittent wipers |
| Front Wipers (Option) | Variable intermittent wipers with rain sensor and automatic headlights | Variable intermittent wipers with rain sensor and automatic headlights |
| Garage Door Opener (Option) | Integrated universal remote control | Integrated universal remote control |
| Heated Washer Nozzle | Heated winshield washer nozzles | Heated winshield washer nozzles |
| Illuminated Entry | Illuminated entry with theatre dimming | Illuminated entry with theatre dimming |
| Interior Air Filter | Interior air microfilter | Interior air microfilter |
| Navigation System (Option) | On-Board Navigation System | Yes |
| Number of Speakers | 6 speakers | 6 speakers |
| Passenger Vanity Mirror | Illuminated passenger vanity mirror | Illuminated passenger vanity mirror |
| Power Door Locks | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Premium Sound System (Option) | Harman/Kardon Sound System | Harman/Kardon Hi Fi System |
| Reading Light | Front reading lamps | Front reading lamps |
| Rear Heating | Rear heater ducts | Rear heater ducts |
| Rear View Mirror | Day/night rear view mirror | Day/night rear view mirror |
| Rear View Mirror (Option) | Auto dimming rear view mirror | Auto dimming rear view mirror |
| Rear Wipers | Rear intermittent wiper | Rear intermittent wiper |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Single CD | CD/MP3 player | CD/MP3 player |
| Steering Wheel Adjustment | Tilt steering wheel | Tilt steering wheel |
| Trunk Light | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions
| 2008 MINI Cooper Cabriolet S | 2006 MINI Cooper Cabriolet Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Capacity | 120 L | 120 L |
| Curb Weight | 1290 kg | 1225 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
| Height | 1415 mm | 1415 mm |
| Length | 3665 mm | 3635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2467 mm | 2467 mm |
| Width | 1688 mm | 1688 mm |
Exterior Details
| 2008 MINI Cooper Cabriolet S | 2006 MINI Cooper Cabriolet Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Bumper Colour | Body-color bumpers | Body-color bumpers |
| Door Handles | Chrome door handles | Chrome door handles |
| Exterior Decoration (Option) | White Bonnet Stripes | White bonnet stripes |
| Exterior Mirror Colour | Body-color exterior mirrors | Body-color exterior mirrors |
| Fender Flares | Black wheel lips | Black wheel lips |
| Front Fog Lights (Option) | Foglights | Yes |
| Grille | Chrome grille | Chrome grille |
| Headlight Type | Xenon headlights | Xenon headlights |
| Headlights Headlight Washers | Headlight high-pressure washer system | Headlight high-pressure washer system |
| Heated Exterior Mirrors | Yes | Yes |
| Lower Side-Body Extension | Black rocker mouldings | Black rocker mouldings |
| Power Exterior Mirrors | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Fog Lights (Option) | Rear Foglight | Yes |
| Side Turn-signal Lamps | Side marker lamps | Side marker lamps |
| Tinted Glass | Yes | Yes |
Interior Details
| 2008 MINI Cooper Cabriolet S | 2006 MINI Cooper Cabriolet Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Clock | Digital clock | Digital clock |
| Door Trim | Leatherette door trim | Leatherette door trim |
| Floor Console | Floor console with storage | Floor console with storage |
| Floor Mats | Front and rear floor mats | Front and rear floor mats |
| Folding Rear Seats | 50/50 rear split folding bench | 50/50 rear split folding bench |
| Front Seats Driver Height | Height adjustable driver seat | Height adjustable driver seat |
| Front Seats Front Seat Type | Sport Seats | Front bucket seats |
| Front Seats Heated (Option) | Heated front seats | Heated front seats |
| Front Seats Special Features1 | Front seat back storage nets | Front seat back storage nets |
| Headliner | Cloth headliner | Cloth headliner |
| Instrumentation Type | Analog instrumentation | Analog instrumentation |
| Luxury Dashboard Trim | Alunimum aspect interior trim | Alunimum aspect interior trim |
| Luxury Dashboard Trim (Option) | Anthracite High-Gloss Trim | Chrome interior trim |
| Number of Cup Holders | 3 cup holders | 3 cup holders |
| Seat Trim (Option) | Space Cloth Seats | Cloth seats |
| Shifter Knob Trim | Leather-wrapped shift knob | Leather-wrapped shift knob |
| Special Feature | Cooled and illuminated glovebox | Cooled and illuminated glovebox |
| Special Feature (Option) | Cockpit Chrono Package | Cockpit chrono with On-board computer |
| Steering Wheel Trim | Leather-wrapped steering wheel | Leather-wrapped steering wheel |
| Tachometer | Yes | Yes |
| Water Temperature Gauge | Engine temperature gauge | Engine temperature gauge |
Mechanical
| 2008 MINI Cooper Cabriolet S | 2006 MINI Cooper Cabriolet Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Train | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine Name | 1.6L Supercharged L4 SOHC 16-valve | 1.6L L4 SOHC 16-valve |
| Stability Control (Option) | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
| Transmission | 6 speed automatic | 5 speed manual transmission |
| Transmission (Option) | 6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode | Continuously variable transmission with manual mode |
Overview
| 2008 MINI Cooper Cabriolet S | 2006 MINI Cooper Cabriolet Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Body | Convertible | Convertible |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Engine | 1.6L Supercharged L4 SOHC 16-valve | 1.6L L4 SOHC 16-valve |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 (Automatic City)7.0 (Automatic Highway)9.6 (Manual City)6.7 (Manual Highway) | 9.1 (Automatic City)6.6 (Automatic Highway)8.6 (Manual City)6.1 (Manual Highway) |
| Power | 168 hp @ 6000 rpm | 115 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Transmission | 6 speed automatic | 5 speed manual transmission |
| Warranties | Bumper-to-Bumper80000/km, 48/Months Powertrain80000/km, 48/Months Roadside AssistanceUnlimited/km, 48/Months Rust-throughUnlimited/km, 144/Months | Bumper-to-Bumper80000/km, 48/Months Powertrain80000/km, 48/Months Roadside AssistanceUnlimited/km, 48/Months Rust-throughUnlimited/km, 144/Months |
Safety
| 2008 MINI Cooper Cabriolet S | 2006 MINI Cooper Cabriolet Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Lock Brakes | Std | Std |
| Anti-Theft Alarm | Anti-theft alarm system | Anti-theft alarm system |
| Brake Type | 4 wheel disc | 4 wheel disc |
| Child Seat Anchor | None | None |
| Driver Airbag | Driver side front airbag | Driver side front airbag |
| Electronic brake force distribution | Electronic brake force distribution | Electronic brake force distribution |
| Front Seat Belts | Height adjustable, pre-tensioner | Height adjustable, pre-tensioner |
| Ignition Disable | Engine immobilizer | Engine immobilizer |
| Panic Alarm | Panic alarm | Panic alarm |
| Parking Distance Sensor | Park Distance Control | Park Distance Control |
| Passenger Airbag | Passenger side front airbag | Passenger side front airbag |
| Rear Seat Belts | Center 3-point | Center 3-point |
| Side Airbag | Seat mounted side airbags | Seat mounted side airbags |
Suspension and Steering
| 2008 MINI Cooper Cabriolet S | 2006 MINI Cooper Cabriolet Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Anti-Roll Bar | Front stabilizer bar | Front stabilizer bar |
| Front Suspension | Front independent suspension | Front independent suspension |
| Front Tires | P175/65R15 | P175/65R15 |
| Power Steering | Electrically assisted speed sensitive rack-and pinion steering | Electrically assisted speed sensitive rack-and pinion steering |
| Rear Anti-Roll Bar | Rear stabilizer bar | Rear stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Rear independent suspension | Rear independent suspension |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | Yes | Yes |
| Wheel Type | 15'' alloy wheels | 15'' alloy wheels |
| Wheel Type (Option) | 17'' alloy wheels (Style 91) | 16'' alloy wheels (Style 92) |
2008 MINI Cooper Cabriolet S
The 2008 MINI Cooper Cabriolet S is a Front-wheel drive Convertible. It can accommodate up to 4 passengers. It has 2 Doors and is powered by a 1.6L Supercharged L4 SOHC 16-valve engine which outputs 168 hp @ 6000 rpm and is paired with 6 speed automatic gearbox. The 2008 MINI Cooper Cabriolet S has cargo capacity of 120 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1290 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2008 MINI Cooper Cabriolet 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 Park 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 15'' 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 183 N.m of torque and a top speed of 203 km/h. The 2008 MINI Cooper Cabriolet S accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 8.3 seconds and hits quarter mile at 16 seconds. Fuel consumption is 10.7 L/100km in the city and 7 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 36,600
2006 MINI Cooper Cabriolet Base
The 2006 MINI Cooper Cabriolet Base is a Front-wheel drive Convertible. 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 5 speed manual transmission gearbox. The 2006 MINI Cooper Cabriolet Base has cargo capacity of 120 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1225 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2006 MINI Cooper Cabriolet 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 Park 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 15'' 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 125 N.m of torque and a top speed of 178 km/h. The 2006 MINI Cooper Cabriolet Base accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 10.7 seconds and hits quarter mile at 17.8 seconds. Fuel consumption is 9.1 L/100km in the city and 6.6 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 31,600
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