2011 MINI Cooper Base
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2006 MINI Cooper S

2011 MINI Cooper  Base

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2006 MINI Cooper  S
2011 MINI Cooper Base 2006 MINI Cooper S Difference
Name Base S
Price $ 25,700 $ 30,600
Body Hatchback Hatchback
Doors 3 Doors 2 Doors 1 (33%)
Engine 1.6L L4 DOHC 16-valve 1.6L Supercharged L4 SOHC 16-valve
Power 121 hp @ 6000 rpm 168 hp @ 6000 rpm
Number of Seats 4 Seats 4 Seats 0 (0%)
Transmission 6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode 6 speed manual transmission
Cargo Space 160.0 L 120.0 L 40 (25%)
Maximum Cargo Space 680.0 L 605.0 L 75 (11%)
Wheel Type 16'' alloy wheels 15'' alloy wheels
Series
Drivetrain Front-wheel drive Front-wheel drive
Horsepower 121 HP 168 HP 47 (39%)
Torque 132 N.m 183 N.m 51 (39%)
Top Speed 182 km/h 203 km/h 21 (12%)
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) 9.8 s 8.0 s 1.8 (18%)
Fuel Type
Fuel Consumption (City) 6.8 L/100km 10.0 L/100km 3.2 (47%)
Fuel Consumption (Highway) 5.3 L/100km 6.7 L/100km 1.4 (26%)
Gear Type auto manual
Weight 1,150 KG 1,225 KG
Brand MINI MINI
Model Cooper Cooper
0-400m (Quarter Mile) 17.1 s 15.7 s 1.4 (8%)
0-400m (Quarter Mile) - Speed 134.1 km/h 146.6 km/h 12.48 (9%)
0-800m (Half Mile) 28.4 s 26.0 s 2.4 (8%)
0-800m (Half Mile) - Speed 151.0 km/h 165.0 km/h 13.92 (9%)
Modifications (MODS)
Modifications Cost $ 0 $ 0 0 (0%)

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Comfort and Convenience

2011 MINI Cooper Base 2006 MINI Cooper S
AM/FM stereo radioAM/FM stereo radio with auxiliary input jackYes
Air ConditionningAutomatic climate controlAir conditioning
Driver Vanity MirrorDriver-side vanity mirrorIlluminated driver vanity mirror
Front WipersIntermittent windshield wipersVariable intermittent wipers
Front Wipers (Option)Rain-sensing variable intermittent windshield wipersVariable intermittent wipers with rain sensor and automatic headlights
Heated Washer NozzleHeated washer fluidHeated winshield washer nozzles
Illuminated EntryIlluminated entry with fade-outIlluminated entry with theatre dimming
Interior Air FilterCabin air filterInterior air microfilter
Passenger Vanity MirrorFront passenger-side vanity mirrorIlluminated passenger vanity mirror
Power Door LocksYesYes
Power WindowsPower windows with front one-touch down featureYes
Premium Sound System (Option)Harman/Kardon surround sound systemHarman/Kardon Hi Fi System
Rear View MirrorDay/night rear view mirrorDay/night rear view mirror
Rear View Mirror (Option)Auto-dimming rear view mirrorAuto dimming rear view mirror
Single CDCD playerCD/MP3 player
Steering Wheel AdjustmentTilt and telescopic steering wheelTilt steering wheel
Wiper Defroster (Option)Windshield wiper defrosterElectric front window defroster

Dimensions

2011 MINI Cooper Base 2006 MINI Cooper S
Cargo Capacity160 L120 L
Curb Weight1150 kg1225 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity50 L50 L
Height1407 mm1415 mm
Length3723 mm3635 mm
Maximum Cargo Capacity680 L605 L
Wheelbase2467 mm2467 mm
Width1683 mm1688 mm

Exterior Details

2011 MINI Cooper Base 2006 MINI Cooper S
Door HandlesChrome door handlesChrome door handles
Exterior Decoration (Option)Black roof and mirror capsWhite bonnet stripes
Exterior Mirror ColourBody-color outside mirrorsBody-color exterior mirrors
GrilleChrome grilleChrome grille
Headlight TypeHalogen headlightsXenon headlights
Heated Exterior MirrorsHeated outside mirrorsYes
Power Exterior MirrorsPower-adjustable outside mirrorsYes

Interior Details

2011 MINI Cooper Base 2006 MINI Cooper S
ClockDigital clockDigital clock
Folding Rear Seats50/50-split folding rear bench seat50/50 rear split folding bench
Front Seats Driver HeightHeight-adjustable driver's seatHeight adjustable driver seat
Front Seats Front Seat TypeBucket front seatsFront bucket seats
Front Seats Heated (Option)Heated front seatsHeated front seats
Instrumentation TypeAnalog instrumentationAnalog instrumentation
Luxury Dashboard Trim (Option)Silver interior trimChrome interior trim
Number of Cup Holders3 cupholders3 cup holders
Seat TrimLeatherette seatsLeatherette seats
Seat Trim (Option)Punch LeatherLeather seats
Special FeatureMetallic door sill platesStainless steel brake, clutch & accelerator pedals and footrest
Special Feature (Option)Lounge LeatherCockpit chrono with On-board computer
Steering Wheel TrimLeather-wrapped steering wheelLeather-wrapped steering wheel
TachometerYesYes
Trip Computer (Option)YesOn-board computer

Mechanical

2011 MINI Cooper Base 2006 MINI Cooper S
Drive TrainFront-wheel driveFront-wheel drive
Engine Name1.6L L4 DOHC 16-valve1.6L Supercharged L4 SOHC 16-valve
Traction ControlYesYes
Transmission6-speed manual transmission6 speed manual transmission
Transmission (Option)6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode6 speed automatic with manual mode

Overview

2011 MINI Cooper Base 2006 MINI Cooper S
BodyHatchbackHatchback
Doors32
Engine1.6L L4 DOHC 16-valve1.6L Supercharged L4 SOHC 16-valve
Fuel Consumption6.8 (Manual City)5.3 (Manual Highway)10.0 (Automatic City)6.7 (Automatic Highway)9.5 (Manual City)6.7 (Manual Highway)
Power121 hp @ 6000 rpm168 hp @ 6000 rpm
Seats44
Transmission6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode6 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

2011 MINI Cooper Base 2006 MINI Cooper S
Anti-Lock BrakesAnti-lock brakesStd
Anti-Theft AlarmAlarm systemAnti-theft alarm system
Brake Type4-wheel disc4 wheel disc
Driver AirbagDriver-side front airbagDriver side front airbag
Electronic brake force distributionElectronic brake force distrbutionElectronic brake force distribution
Ignition DisableTheft-deterrent engine immobilizerEngine immobilizer
Parking Distance SensorRear park distance sensorPark Distance Control
Passenger AirbagPassenger-side front airbagPassenger side front airbag
Side AirbagFront side airbagsSeat mounted side airbags

Suspension and Steering

2011 MINI Cooper Base 2006 MINI Cooper S
Front SuspensionIndependent front suspensionFront independent suspension
Front TiresP195/55R16P175/65R15
Front Tires (Option)P205/45R17P205/45R17
Power SteeringSpeed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion steeringElectrically assisted speed sensitive rack-and pinion steering
Rear SuspensionIndependent rear suspensionRear independent suspension
Wheel Type16'' alloy wheels15'' alloy wheels
Wheel Type (Option)17'' alloy wheels17'' alloy wheels (Style 91)

2011 MINI Cooper Base

The 2011 MINI Cooper Base is a Front-wheel drive Hatchback. It can accommodate up to 4 passengers. It has 3 Doors and is powered by a 1.6L L4 DOHC 16-valve engine which outputs 121 hp @ 6000 rpm and is paired with 6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode gearbox. The 2011 MINI Cooper Base has cargo capacity of 160 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1150 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2011 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 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 132 N.m of torque and a top speed of 182 km/h. The 2011 MINI Cooper Base accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 9.8 seconds and hits quarter mile at 17.1 seconds. Fuel consumption is 6.8 L/100km in the city and 5.3 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 25,700

2006 MINI Cooper S

The 2006 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 Supercharged L4 SOHC 16-valve engine which outputs 168 hp @ 6000 rpm and is paired with 6 speed manual transmission gearbox. The 2006 MINI Cooper S has cargo capacity of 120 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1225 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2006 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 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 2006 MINI Cooper S accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 8 seconds and hits quarter mile at 15.7 seconds. Fuel consumption is 10 L/100km in the city and 6.7 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 30,600


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