2008 MINI Cooper Cabriolet S
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2009 MINI Cooper Convertible Base
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| 2008 MINI Cooper Cabriolet S | 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible Base | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | S | Base | |
| Price | $ 36,600 | $ 29,950 | |
| Body | Convertible | Convertible | |
| Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 0 (0%) |
| Engine | 1.6L Supercharged L4 SOHC 16-valve | 1.6L L4 DOHC 16-valve | |
| Power | 168 hp @ 6000 rpm | 118 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
| Number of Seats | 4 Seats | 4 Seats | 0 (0%) |
| Transmission | 6 speed automatic | 6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode | |
| Cargo Space | 120.0 L | 170.0 L | 50 (42%) |
| Maximum Cargo Space | 120.0 L | 660.0 L | 540 (450%) |
| Wheel Type | 15'' alloy wheels | 16'' alloy wheels | |
| Series | |||
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | |
| Horsepower | 168 HP | 118 HP | 50 (30%) |
| Torque | 183 N.m | 129 N.m | 54 (30%) |
| Top Speed | 203 km/h | 180 km/h | 23 (11%) |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 8.3 s | 10.6 s | 2.3 (28%) |
| Fuel Type | |||
| Fuel Consumption (City) | 10.7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km | 2.8 (26%) |
| Fuel Consumption (Highway) | 7.0 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km | 1.3 (19%) |
| Gear Type | auto | auto | |
| Weight | 1,290 KG | 1,245 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 | 129.6 km/h | 14.4 (10%) |
| 0-800m (Half Mile) | 26.5 s | 29.5 s | 3 (11%) |
| 0-800m (Half Mile) - Speed | 162.1 km/h | 145.8 km/h | 16.32 (10%) |
| Modifications (MODS) | |||
| Modifications Cost | $ 0 | $ 0 | 0 (0%) |
vs Specifications
Comfort and Convenience
| 2008 MINI Cooper Cabriolet S | 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible Base | |
|---|---|---|
| AM/FM stereo radio | Yes | AM/FM stereo radio with RDS and auxiliary input jack |
| Air Conditionning | Air conditioning | Automatic climate control |
| Cargo Cover | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Driver Vanity Mirror | Illuminated driver vanity mirror | Driver-side vanity mirror |
| Front Wipers | Variable intermittent wipers | Variable intermittent windshield wipers |
| Front Wipers (Option) | Variable intermittent wipers with rain sensor and automatic headlights | Rain-sensing variable intermittent windshield wipers |
| Heated Washer Nozzle | Heated winshield washer nozzles | Heated windshield washer jets |
| Illuminated Entry | Illuminated entry with theatre dimming | Illuminated entry and ambiance lighting |
| Multi-CD Changer (Option) | Six-Disc CD Changer | In-dash 6-CD/MP3 changer |
| Number of Speakers | 6 speakers | 6 speakers |
| Passenger Vanity Mirror | Illuminated passenger vanity mirror | Front passenger-side vanity mirror |
| Power Door Locks | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Power windows with one-touch up/down feature |
| Premium Sound System (Option) | Harman/Kardon Sound System | Hi-Fi sound system |
| Rear View Mirror | Day/night rear view mirror | Day/night rear view mirror |
| Rear View Mirror (Option) | Auto dimming rear view mirror | Auto-dimming day/night rear view mirror |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Single CD | CD/MP3 player | CD/MP3 player |
| Special Feature (Option) | Electric Front Window Defroster | Sound system USB port |
| Steering Wheel Adjustment | Tilt steering wheel | Tilt and telescopic steering wheel |
Dimensions
| 2008 MINI Cooper Cabriolet S | 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Capacity | 120 L | 170 L |
| Curb Weight | 1290 kg | 1245 kg |
| Front Headroom | 975 mm | 976 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1615 kg |
| Height | 1415 mm | 1414 mm |
| Length | 3665 mm | 3699 mm |
| Rear Headroom | 968 mm | 978 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2467 mm | 2467 mm |
| Width | 1688 mm | 1683 mm |
Exterior Details
| 2008 MINI Cooper Cabriolet S | 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Door Handles | Chrome door handles | Chrome door handles |
| Exterior Decoration (Option) | White Bonnet Stripes | Black mirror caps |
| Exterior Mirror Colour | Body-color exterior mirrors | Body-color outside mirrors |
| Grille | Chrome grille | Chrome grille |
| Headlight Type | Xenon headlights | Halogen headlights |
| Heated Exterior Mirrors | Yes | Heated outside mirrors |
| Power Exterior Mirrors | Yes | Power-adjustable outside mirrors |
Interior Details
| 2008 MINI Cooper Cabriolet S | 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Clock | Digital clock | Digital clock |
| Front Seats Driver Height | Height adjustable driver seat | Height-adjustable driver's seat |
| Front Seats Front Seat Type | Sport Seats | Bucket front seats |
| Front Seats Heated (Option) | Heated front seats | Heated front seats |
| Instrumentation Type | Analog instrumentation | Digital and analog instrumentation |
| Luxury Dashboard Trim | Alunimum aspect interior trim | Fine white silver interior trim |
| Luxury Dashboard Trim (Option) | Anthracite High-Gloss Trim | Piano black interior trim |
| Number of Cup Holders | 3 cup holders | 3 cupholders |
| Seat Trim | Leatherette seats | Leatherette seats |
| Seat Trim (Option) | Space Cloth Seats | Lounge leather seats |
| Shifter Knob Trim | Leather-wrapped shift knob | Leather-wrapped shift knob with chrome trim |
| Tachometer | Yes | Yes |
Mechanical
| 2008 MINI Cooper Cabriolet S | 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Train | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine Name | 1.6L Supercharged L4 SOHC 16-valve | 1.6L L4 DOHC 16-valve |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
| Transmission | 6 speed automatic | 6-speed manual transmission |
| Transmission (Option) | 6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode | 6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode |
Overview
| 2008 MINI Cooper Cabriolet S | 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Body | Convertible | Convertible |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Engine | 1.6L Supercharged L4 SOHC 16-valve | 1.6L L4 DOHC 16-valve |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 (Automatic City)7.0 (Automatic Highway)9.6 (Manual City)6.7 (Manual Highway) | 7.9 (Automatic City)5.7 (Automatic Highway)7.1 (Manual City)5.3 (Manual Highway) |
| Power | 168 hp @ 6000 rpm | 118 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Transmission | 6 speed automatic | 6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode |
| 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 Emissions130000/km, 96/Months Powertrain80000/km, 48/Months Roadside AssistanceUnlimited/km, 48/Months Rust-throughUnlimited/km, 144/Months |
Safety
| 2008 MINI Cooper Cabriolet S | 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Lock Brakes | Std | Anti-lock brakes |
| Brake Type | 4 wheel disc | 4-wheel disc |
| Driver Airbag | Driver side front airbag | Driver-side front airbag |
| Electronic brake force distribution | Electronic brake force distribution | Electronic brake force distrbution |
| Ignition Disable | Engine immobilizer | Theft-deterrent engine immobilizer |
| Parking Distance Sensor | Park Distance Control | Rear park distance sensor |
| Passenger Airbag | Passenger side front airbag | Passenger-side front airbag |
| Side Airbag | Seat mounted side airbags | Front side airbags |
Suspension and Steering
| 2008 MINI Cooper Cabriolet S | 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Suspension | Front independent suspension | Independent front suspension |
| Front Tires | P175/65R15 | 195/55R16 |
| Power Steering | Electrically assisted speed sensitive rack-and pinion steering | Electric-assist power rack-and-pinion steering |
| Rear Suspension | Rear independent suspension | Independent rear suspension |
| Wheel Type | 15'' alloy wheels | 16'' alloy wheels |
| Wheel Type (Option) | 17'' alloy wheels (Style 91) | 17'' Black Star Bullet alloy wheels with 205/45R17 performance run-flat tires |
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
2009 MINI Cooper Convertible Base
The 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible 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 DOHC 16-valve engine which outputs 118 hp @ 6000 rpm and is paired with 6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode gearbox. The 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible Base has cargo capacity of 170 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1245 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible 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 Rear park distance sensor 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 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 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible Base accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 10.6 seconds and hits quarter mile at 17.8 seconds. Fuel consumption is 7.9 L/100km in the city and 5.7 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 29,950
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