2012 MINI Cooper Base
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2011 MINI Cooper S

2012 MINI Cooper  Base

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2011 MINI Cooper  S
2012 MINI Cooper Base 2011 MINI Cooper S Difference
Name Base S
Price $ 23,950 $ 30,850
Body Hatchback Hatchback
Doors 3 Doors 3 Doors 0 (0%)
Engine 1.6L L4 DOHC 16-valve 1.6L L4 turbo DOHC 16-valve
Power 121 hp @ 6000 rpm 181 hp @ 5500 rpm
Number of Seats 4 Seats 4 Seats 0 (0%)
Transmission 6-speed manual transmission 6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode
Cargo Space 160.0 L 160.0 L 0 (0%)
Maximum Cargo Space 680.0 L 680.0 L 0 (0%)
Wheel Type 16'' alloy wheels 16'' alloy wheels
Series
Drivetrain Front-wheel drive Front-wheel drive
Horsepower 121 HP 181 HP 60 (50%)
Torque 132 N.m 198 N.m 66 (50%)
Top Speed 182 km/h 208 km/h 26 (14%)
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) 9.8 s 7.5 s 2.3 (23%)
Fuel Type
Fuel Consumption (City) 7.3 L/100km 7.7 L/100km 0.4 (5%)
Fuel Consumption (Highway) 5.5 L/100km 5.6 L/100km 0.1 (2%)
Gear Type manual auto
Weight 1,150 KG 1,210 KG
Brand MINI MINI
Model Cooper Cooper
0-400m (Quarter Mile) 17.1 s 15.3 s 1.8 (11%)
0-400m (Quarter Mile) - Speed 134.1 km/h 150.9 km/h 16.8 (13%)
0-800m (Half Mile) 28.4 s 25.3 s 3.1 (11%)
0-800m (Half Mile) - Speed 151.0 km/h 169.8 km/h 18.72 (12%)
Modifications (MODS)
Modifications Cost $ 0 $ 0 0 (0%)

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Comfort and Convenience

2012 MINI Cooper Base 2011 MINI Cooper S
AM/FM stereo radioAM/FM stereo radio with RDS and auxiliary input jackAM/FM stereo radio with auxiliary input jack
Air ConditionningAutomatic climate controlAutomatic climate control
Bluetooth Wireless Technology (Option)Media Connect, includes Bluetooth Wireless Technology and USB Audio IntegrationYes
Cruise ControlMultifunction steering wheel with cruise controlYes
Driver Vanity MirrorDriver-side vanity mirrorDriver-side vanity mirror
Front Wipers (Option)Variable intermittent wipers with rain sensor and automatic headlightsRain-sensing variable intermittent windshield wipers
Heated Washer NozzleHeated washer nozzlesHeated washer fluid
Illuminated EntryAmbiance lightingIlluminated entry with fade-out
Passenger Vanity MirrorFront passenger-side vanity mirrorFront passenger-side vanity mirror
Power Door LocksYesYes
Power WindowsPower windows with front one-touch up/down featurePower windows with front one-touch down feature
Premium Sound System (Option)Harman Kardon Hi/Fi sound systemHarman/Kardon surround sound system
Rear View MirrorDay/night rear vew mirrorDay/night rear view mirror
Rear View Mirror (Option)Auto dimming rear view mirrorAuto-dimming rear view mirror
Special FeaturePre-wiring for SIRIUS satellite radioSIRIUS satellite radio (requires subscription)
Special Feature (Option)SIRIUS satellite radio (requires subscription)Sound system USB port
Steering Wheel AdjustmentTilt and telescopic steering wheelTilt and telescopic steering wheel
Wiper Defroster (Option)Electric front window defrosterWindshield wiper defroster

Dimensions

2012 MINI Cooper Base 2011 MINI Cooper S
Cargo Capacity160 L160 L
Curb Weight1150 kg1210 kg
Front Headroom985 mm985 mm
Front Legroom1059 mm1059 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity50 L50 L
Height1407 mm1407 mm
Length3723 mm3729 mm
Maximum Cargo Capacity680 L680 L
Rear Headroom955 mm955 mm
Rear Legroom708 mm708 mm
Wheelbase2467 mm2467 mm
Width1683 mm1683 mm

Exterior Details

2012 MINI Cooper Base 2011 MINI Cooper S
Door HandlesChrome door handlesChrome door handles
Exterior DecorationChrome exhaust tipChrome exhaust tips
Exterior Decoration (Option)Roof and Mirrors Caps in WhiteBlack roof and mirror caps
Exterior Mirror ColourBody-color exterior mirrorsBody-color outside mirrors
Front Fog LightsFront and rear fog lightsFog lights
GrilleChrome grilleBlack grille
Headlight TypeHalogen headlights /follow me home functionBi-xenon headligjhts
Headlight Type (Option)Bi-xenon headlights with washersBLack headlights
Heated Exterior MirrorsYesHeated outside mirrors
Power Exterior MirrorsPower-adjustable outside mirrorsPower-adjustable outside mirrors
Rear Window DefrosterYesYes
Sunroof (Option)Glass SunroofPower glass sunroof

Interior Details

2012 MINI Cooper Base 2011 MINI Cooper S
ClockDigital clockDigital clock
Folding Rear Seats50/50 rear split folding bench50/50-split folding rear bench seat
Front Seats Front Seat TypeBucket front seatsSport bucket front seats
Front Seats Heated (Option)Heated front seatsHeated front seats
Luxury Dashboard Trim (Option)Piano Black interior trimPiano black interior trim
Number of Cup Holders3 cupholders3 cupholders
Outside Temperature GaugeOutside temperature displayOutside temperature display
Seat TrimLeatherette seatsLeatherette seats
Special Feature (Option)Chrome Line InteriorLounge Leather
Steering Wheel TrimLeather-wrapped sport steering wheelLeather-wrapped steering wheel
TachometerYesYes

Mechanical

2012 MINI Cooper Base 2011 MINI Cooper S
Drive TrainFront-wheel driveFront-wheel drive
Engine Name1.6L L4 DOHC 16-valve1.6L L4 turbo DOHC 16-valve
Stability ControlYesYes
Start buttonYesYes
Traction ControlYesYes
Transmission6-speed manual transmission6-speed manual transmission
Transmission (Option)6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode

Overview

2012 MINI Cooper Base 2011 MINI Cooper S
BodyHatchbackHatchback
Doors33
Engine1.6L L4 DOHC 16-valve1.6L L4 turbo DOHC 16-valve
Fuel Consumption7.3 (Automatic City)5.5 (Automatic Highway)6.8 (Manual City)5.3 (Manual Highway)7.7 (Manual City)5.6 (Manual Highway)
Power121 hp @ 6000 rpm181 hp @ 5500 rpm
Seats44
Transmission6-speed manual transmission6-speed automatic 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

2012 MINI Cooper Base 2011 MINI Cooper S
Anti-Lock Brakes4 wheel ABS brakesAnti-lock brakes
Anti-Theft AlarmAlarm systemAlarm system
Brake AssistBrake assistBrake assist
Brake Type4-wheel disc4-wheel disc
Driver AirbagDriver-side front airbagDriver-side front airbag
Electronic brake force distributionElectronic brake distributionElectronic brake force distrbution
Parking Distance SensorPark Distance ControlRear park distance sensor
Passenger AirbagPassenger-side front airbagPassenger-side front airbag
Rear AirbagRear side airbagsRear side airbags
Roof Side CurtainSide-curtain airbagsSide-curtain airbags
Side AirbagFront side airbagsFront side airbags

Suspension and Steering

2012 MINI Cooper Base 2011 MINI Cooper S
Front SuspensionFront independent suspensionIndependent front suspension
Front Tires195/55R16P195/55R16
Power SteeringSpeed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion steeringSpeed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion steering
Rear SuspensionRear independent suspensionIndependent rear suspension
Wheel Type16'' alloy wheels16'' alloy wheels
Wheel Type (Option)17'' alloy wheels with 205/45R17 performance run-flat tires17'' black light alloy wheels

2012 MINI Cooper Base

The 2012 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 manual transmission gearbox. The 2012 MINI Cooper Base has cargo capacity of 160 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1150 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2012 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 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 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 2012 MINI Cooper Base accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 9.8 seconds and hits quarter mile at 17.1 seconds. Fuel consumption is 7.3 L/100km in the city and 5.5 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 23,950

2011 MINI Cooper S

The 2011 MINI Cooper S 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 turbo DOHC 16-valve engine which outputs 181 hp @ 5500 rpm and is paired with 6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode gearbox. The 2011 MINI Cooper S has cargo capacity of 160 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1210 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2011 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 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 198 N.m of torque and a top speed of 208 km/h. The 2011 MINI Cooper S accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 7.5 seconds and hits quarter mile at 15.3 seconds. Fuel consumption is 7.7 L/100km in the city and 5.6 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 30,850


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