2012 MINI Cooper Convertible Base
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2016 MINI Cooper Convertible S

2012 MINI Cooper Convertible Base

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2016 MINI Cooper Convertible S
2012 MINI Cooper Convertible Base 2016 MINI Cooper Convertible S Difference
Name Base S
Price $ 29,200 $ 32,240
Body Convertible Convertible
Doors 2 Doors 2 Doors 0 (0%)
Engine 1.6L L4 DOHC 16-valve 2.0L L4 DOHC 16-valve
Power 121 hp @ 6000 rpm 189 hp @ 4700 rpm
Number of Seats 4 Seats 4 Seats 0 (0%)
Transmission 6-speed manual transmission 6-speed manual transmission
Cargo Space 170.0 L 215.0 L 45 (26%)
Maximum Cargo Space 170.0 L 731.0 L 561 (330%)
Wheel Type 16'' alloy wheels 6-Star Twin Spoke 16-inch Loop Spoke silver wheels
Series
Drivetrain Front-wheel drive Front-wheel drive
Horsepower 121 HP 189 HP 68 (56%)
Torque 132 N.m 206 N.m 74 (56%)
Top Speed 182 km/h 211 km/h 29 (16%)
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) 10.3 s 7.9 s 2.4 (23%)
Fuel Type
Fuel Consumption (City) 7.6 L/100km 9.7 L/100km 2.1 (28%)
Fuel Consumption (Highway) 5.6 L/100km 7.0 L/100km 1.4 (25%)
Gear Type manual manual
Weight 1,226 KG 1,354 KG
Brand MINI MINI
Model Cooper Cooper
0-400m (Quarter Mile) 17.5 s 15.6 s 1.9 (11%)
0-400m (Quarter Mile) - Speed 131.4 km/h 147.4 km/h 16 (12%)
0-800m (Half Mile) 29.1 s 25.9 s 3.2 (11%)
0-800m (Half Mile) - Speed 147.8 km/h 165.9 km/h 18.08 (12%)
Modifications (MODS)
Modifications Cost $ 0 $ 0 0 (0%)

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Comfort and Convenience

2012 MINI Cooper Convertible Base 2016 MINI Cooper Convertible S
Air ConditionningAutomatic climate controlAir conditioning
Cruise ControlMultifunction steering wheel with cruise controlDynamic cruise control
Driver Vanity MirrorDriver-side vanity mirrorDriver-side vanity mirror
Front WipersIntermittent windshield wipersVariable intermittent windshield wipers
Passenger Vanity MirrorYesFront passenger-side vanity mirror
Power WindowsPower windows with driver side and passenger side one-touch up/down featureYes
Premium Sound System (Option)Harman Kardon Hi/Fi sound systemHarman Kardon audio system
Reading LightFront reading lightsFront reading lights
Rear View Mirror (Option)Auto Dimming Interior MirrorAuto dimming rear view mirror
Steering Wheel AdjustmentTilt and telescopic steering wheelTilt steering wheel

Dimensions

2012 MINI Cooper Convertible Base 2016 MINI Cooper Convertible S
Cargo Capacity170 L215 L
Curb Weight1226 kg1354 kg
Front Headroom976 mm1010 mm
Front Legroom1060 mm1052 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity50 L44 L
Gross Vehicle Weight1615 kg1567 kg
Height1414 mm1415 mm
Length3723 mm3858 mm
Rear Headroom978 mm990 mm
Rear Legroom744 mm784 mm
Wheelbase2467 mm2495 mm
Width1683 mm1728 mm

Exterior Details

2012 MINI Cooper Convertible Base 2016 MINI Cooper Convertible S
Exterior Decoration (Option)White Bonnet StripesWhite bonnet stripes
Exterior Mirror ColourBody-color exterior mirrorsBody-color exterior mirrors caps
GrilleBlack grille with chrome trimChrome grille
Headlight TypeHalogen headlightsHalogen headlights
Headlight Type (Option)Bi-xenon headlightsLED headlights
Heated Exterior MirrorsHeated exterior mirrors and washer nozzlesYes
Power Exterior MirrorsPower-adjustable outside mirrorsPower exterior mirrors with white turn signal lenses

Interior Details

2012 MINI Cooper Convertible Base 2016 MINI Cooper Convertible S
Driver Info CenterOn-board computerDriver information center
Floor ConsoleCentre console storageYes
Front Seats Front Seat TypeBucket front seatsFront sport bucket seats
Front Seats Heated (Option)Heated front seatsHeated front seats
Number of Cup HoldersCupholder, two in front, on in rear4 cupholders
Outside Temperature GaugeOutside temperature displayOutside temperature display
Rear Seat TypeRear bench seatRear bench seat
Seat TrimLeatherette seatsLeatherette seats
Special Feature (Option)Chrome Line InteriorJCW interior package
Steering Wheel TrimLeather-wrapped sport steering wheel in 3-spoke designLeather-wrapped sport steering wheel
TachometerYesYes

Mechanical

2012 MINI Cooper Convertible Base 2016 MINI Cooper Convertible S
Drive TrainFront-wheel driveFront-wheel drive
Engine Name1.6L L4 DOHC 16-valve2.0L L4 DOHC 16-valve
Stability ControlYesYes
Transmission6-speed manual transmission6-speed manual transmission
Transmission (Option)6 speed automatic6-speed automatic transmission

Overview

2012 MINI Cooper Convertible Base 2016 MINI Cooper Convertible S
BodyConvertibleConvertible
Doors22
Engine1.6L L4 DOHC 16-valve2.0L L4 DOHC 16-valve
Fuel Consumption7.6 (Automatic City)5.6 (Automatic Highway)7.4 (Manual City)5.7 (Manual Highway)9.7 (Automatic City)7.0 (Automatic Highway)10.0 (Manual City)7.0 (Manual Highway)
Power121 hp @ 6000 rpm189 hp @ 4700 rpm
Seats44
Transmission6-speed manual transmission6-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

2012 MINI Cooper Convertible Base 2016 MINI Cooper Convertible S
Anti-Lock Brakes4 wheel ABS brakes4 wheel ABS brakes
Anti-Theft AlarmAlarm systemAlarm system
Brake Type4-wheel disc4-wheel disc
Driver AirbagDriver side front airbagDriver side front airbag
Electronic brake force distributionElectronic brake force distributionElectronic brake distribution
Parking Distance SensorPark Distance ControlPark assistant
Passenger AirbagPassenger side front airbagPassenger side front airbag
Side AirbagSide head-and-thorax airbags for driver and front passengerFront seat mounted side airbags

Suspension and Steering

2012 MINI Cooper Convertible Base 2016 MINI Cooper Convertible S
Front SuspensionIndependent front suspensionIndependent front suspension
Front Tires195/55R16 tiresP195/55R16
Power SteeringSpeed-sensitive electric rack-and pinion steeringServotronic electric speed-sensitive power-assisted steering
Rear SuspensionRear independent suspensionIndependent rear suspension
Turning CircleTurning Circle 10.710.8-meter turning circle diameter
Wheel Type16'' alloy wheels 6-Star Twin Spoke16-inch Loop Spoke silver wheels
Wheel Type (Option)17'' Black Star Bullet alloy wheels17-inch Cosmos spoke silver

2012 MINI Cooper Convertible Base

The 2012 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 121 hp @ 6000 rpm and is paired with 6-speed manual transmission gearbox. The 2012 MINI Cooper Convertible Base has cargo capacity of 170 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1226 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2012 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 Park Distance Control 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 Rear independent suspension. The car also features a It has 16'' alloy wheels 6-Star Twin Spoke 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 Convertible Base accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 10.3 seconds and hits quarter mile at 17.5 seconds. Fuel consumption is 7.6 L/100km in the city and 5.6 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 29,200

2016 MINI Cooper Convertible S

The 2016 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 2.0L L4 DOHC 16-valve engine which outputs 189 hp @ 4700 rpm and is paired with 6-speed manual transmission gearbox. The 2016 MINI Cooper Convertible S has cargo capacity of 215 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1354 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2016 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 Park distance control, rear and Rear view camera. 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 Tire low-pressure warning system It has 16-inch Loop Spoke silver 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 206 N.m of torque and a top speed of 211 km/h. The 2016 MINI Cooper Convertible S accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 7.9 seconds and hits quarter mile at 15.6 seconds. Fuel consumption is 9.7 L/100km in the city and 7 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 32,240


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