2009 MINI Cooper Convertible S
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2006 MINI Cooper Cabriolet Base
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| 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible S | 2006 MINI Cooper Cabriolet Base | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | S | Base | |
| Price | $ 36,350 | $ 31,600 | |
| Body | Convertible | Convertible | |
| 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 automatic transmission with manual mode | 5 speed manual transmission | |
| Cargo Space | 170.0 L | 120.0 L | 50 (29%) |
| Maximum Cargo Space | 660.0 L | 605.0 L | 55 (8%) |
| Wheel Type | 17'' Crown Spoke alloy wheels | 15'' alloy wheels | |
| Series | |||
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | 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) | 8.2 s | 10.7 s | 2.5 (30%) |
| Fuel Type | |||
| Fuel Consumption (City) | 8.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km | 0.4 (5%) |
| Fuel Consumption (Highway) | 6.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km | 0.4 (6%) |
| Gear Type | auto | manual | |
| Weight | 1,295 KG | 1,225 KG | |
| Brand | MINI | MINI | |
| Model | Cooper | Cooper | |
| 0-400m (Quarter Mile) | 15.9 s | 17.8 s | 1.9 (12%) |
| 0-400m (Quarter Mile) - Speed | 145.0 km/h | 129.1 km/h | 15.84 (11%) |
| 0-800m (Half Mile) | 26.3 s | 29.5 s | 3.2 (12%) |
| 0-800m (Half Mile) - Speed | 163.2 km/h | 145.4 km/h | 17.76 (11%) |
| Modifications (MODS) | |||
| Modifications Cost | $ 0 | $ 0 | 0 (0%) |
vs Specifications
Comfort and Convenience
| 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible S | 2006 MINI Cooper Cabriolet Base | |
|---|---|---|
| AM/FM stereo radio | AM/FM stereo radio with RDS and auxiliary input jack | Yes |
| Air Conditionning | Automatic climate control | Air conditioning |
| Cargo Cover | Yes | Yes |
| Driver Vanity Mirror | Driver-side vanity mirror | Illuminated driver vanity mirror |
| Front Wipers | Rain-sensing variable intermittent windshield wipers | Variable intermittent wipers |
| Heated Washer Nozzle | Heated windshield washer jets | Heated winshield washer nozzles |
| Illuminated Entry | Illuminated entry and ambiance lighting | Illuminated entry with theatre dimming |
| Navigation System (Option) | Yes | Yes |
| Number of Speakers | 6 speakers | 6 speakers |
| Passenger Vanity Mirror | Front passenger-side vanity mirror | Illuminated passenger vanity mirror |
| Power Door Locks | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Power windows with one-touch up/down feature | Yes |
| Premium Sound System (Option) | Hi-Fi sound system | Harman/Kardon Hi Fi System |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming day/night rear view mirror | Day/night rear view mirror |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Single CD | CD/MP3 player | CD/MP3 player |
| Steering Wheel Adjustment | Tilt and telescopic steering wheel | Tilt steering wheel |
| Wiper Defroster (Option) | Electric front window defroster | Electric front window defroster |
Dimensions
| 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible S | 2006 MINI Cooper Cabriolet Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Capacity | 170 L | 120 L |
| Curb Weight | 1295 kg | 1225 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
| Height | 1414 mm | 1415 mm |
| Length | 3714 mm | 3635 mm |
| Maximum Cargo Capacity | 660 L | 605 L |
| Wheelbase | 2467 mm | 2467 mm |
| Width | 1683 mm | 1688 mm |
Exterior Details
| 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible S | 2006 MINI Cooper Cabriolet Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Door Handles | Chrome door handles | Chrome door handles |
| Exterior Decoration (Option) | Black mirror caps | White bonnet stripes |
| Exterior Mirror Colour | Body-color outside mirrors | Body-color exterior mirrors |
| Grille | Black grille | Chrome grille |
| Headlight Type | Bi-xenon headligjhts | Xenon headlights |
| Headlights Headlight Washers | Headlight washers | Headlight high-pressure washer system |
| Heated Exterior Mirrors | Heated outside mirrors | Yes |
| Power Exterior Mirrors | Power-adjustable outside mirrors | Yes |
| Side Turn-signal Lamps | White turn signal indicator lenses | Side marker lamps |
Interior Details
| 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible S | 2006 MINI Cooper Cabriolet Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Clock | Digital clock | Digital clock |
| Front Seats Driver Height | Height-adjustable driver's seat | Height adjustable driver seat |
| Front Seats Front Seat Type | Sport bucket front seats | Front bucket seats |
| Instrumentation Type | Digital and analog instrumentation | Analog instrumentation |
| Luxury Dashboard Trim | Fine white silver interior trim | Alunimum aspect interior trim |
| Luxury Dashboard Trim (Option) | Piano black interior trim | Chrome interior trim |
| Number of Cup Holders | 3 cupholders | 3 cup holders |
| Seat Trim (Option) | Lounge leather seats | Cloth seats |
| Shifter Knob Trim | Leather-wrapped shift knob with chrome trim | Leather-wrapped shift knob |
| Tachometer | Yes | Yes |
Mechanical
| 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible S | 2006 MINI Cooper Cabriolet Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Train | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine Name | 1.6L L4 turbo DOHC 16-valve | 1.6L L4 SOHC 16-valve |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual transmission | 5 speed manual transmission |
| Transmission (Option) | 6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode | Continuously variable transmission with manual mode |
Overview
| 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible S | 2006 MINI Cooper Cabriolet Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Body | Convertible | Convertible |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Engine | 1.6L L4 turbo DOHC 16-valve | 1.6L L4 SOHC 16-valve |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 (Automatic City)6.2 (Automatic Highway)7.8 (Manual City)5.7 (Manual Highway) | 9.1 (Automatic City)6.6 (Automatic Highway)8.6 (Manual City)6.1 (Manual Highway) |
| Power | 172 hp @ 5500 rpm | 115 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode | 5 speed manual transmission |
| Warranties | Bumper-to-Bumper80000/km, 48/Months Emissions130000/km, 96/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
| 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible S | 2006 MINI Cooper Cabriolet Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Lock Brakes | Anti-lock brakes | Std |
| 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 distrbution | Electronic brake force distribution |
| Ignition Disable | Theft-deterrent engine immobilizer | Engine immobilizer |
| Parking Distance Sensor | Rear park distance sensor | Park Distance Control |
| Passenger Airbag | Passenger-side front airbag | Passenger side front airbag |
| Side Airbag | Front side airbags | Seat mounted side airbags |
Suspension and Steering
| 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible S | 2006 MINI Cooper Cabriolet Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Suspension | Independent front suspension | Front independent suspension |
| Front Tires | 205/45R17 | P175/65R15 |
| Power Steering | Electric-assist power rack-and-pinion steering | Electrically assisted speed sensitive rack-and pinion steering |
| Rear Suspension | Independent rear suspension | Rear independent suspension |
| Wheel Type | 17'' Crown Spoke alloy wheels | 15'' alloy wheels |
| Wheel Type (Option) | 17'' Web Spoke alloy wheels | 16'' alloy wheels (Style 92) |
2009 MINI Cooper Convertible S
The 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible 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 L4 turbo DOHC 16-valve engine which outputs 172 hp @ 5500 rpm and is paired with 6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode gearbox. The 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible S has cargo capacity of 170 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1295 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible 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 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 17'' Crown Spoke 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 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible S accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 8.2 seconds and hits quarter mile at 15.9 seconds. Fuel consumption is 8.7 L/100km in the city and 6.2 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 36,350
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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