2012 MINI Cooper Coupe S
vs
2007 MINI Cooper Base

2012 MINI Cooper Coupe S

VS

2007 MINI Cooper  Base
2012 MINI Cooper Coupe S 2007 MINI Cooper Base Difference
Name S Base
Price $ 31,150 $ 25,900
Body Coupe Coupe
Doors 2 Doors 2 Doors 0 (0%)
Engine 1.6L L4 turbo DOHC 16-valve 1.6L L4 DOHC 16-valve
Power 181 hp @ 5500 rpm 118 hp @ 6000 rpm
Number of Seats 2 Seats 4 Seats 2 (100%)
Transmission 6-speed manual transmission/Sport Button 6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode and wheel-mounted paddle shifters
Cargo Space 280.0 L 160.0 L 120 (43%)
Maximum Cargo Space 280.0 L 680.0 L 400 (143%)
Wheel Type 16'' alloy wheels 16'' alloy wheels
Series
Drivetrain Front-wheel drive Front-wheel drive
Horsepower 181 HP 118 HP 63 (35%)
Torque 198 N.m 129 N.m 69 (35%)
Top Speed 208 km/h 180 km/h 28 (13%)
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) 7.5 s 10.0 s 2.5 (33%)
Fuel Type
Fuel Consumption (City) 7.9 L/100km 7.8 L/100km 0.1 (1%)
Fuel Consumption (Highway) 5.8 L/100km 5.9 L/100km 0.1 (2%)
Gear Type manual auto
Weight 1,215 KG 1,155 KG
Brand MINI MINI
Model Cooper Cooper
0-400m (Quarter Mile) 15.3 s 17.3 s 2 (13%)
0-400m (Quarter Mile) - Speed 150.7 km/h 132.8 km/h 17.92 (12%)
0-800m (Half Mile) 25.3 s 28.7 s 3.4 (13%)
0-800m (Half Mile) - Speed 169.6 km/h 149.6 km/h 20 (12%)
Modifications (MODS)
Modifications Cost $ 0 $ 0 0 (0%)

vs Specifications

Comfort and Convenience

2012 MINI Cooper Coupe S 2007 MINI Cooper Base
AM/FM stereo radioAM/FM stereo radio with auxiliary audio jackAM/FM Stereo radio with RDS
Air ConditionningAutomatic climate controlAir conditioning
Cruise ControlYesYes
Driver Vanity MirrorDriver-side vanity mirrorDriver-side vanity mirror
Front Wipers (Option)Rain-sensing variable intermittent windshield wipersRain-sensing windshield wipers
Interior Air FilterInterior air microfilterYes
Passenger Vanity MirrorPassenger-side vanity mirrorFront passenger-side vanity mirror
Power Door LocksPower door locks with central lockingPower door locks with central locking
Power WindowsPower windows with driver-side one-touch up/down featurePower windows with driver-side one-touch up/down feature
Rear View MirrorDay/night rear vew mirrorAuto-dimming rear view mirror
Remote Audio ControlsMultifunction steering wheelAudio controls mounted on steering wheel
Single CDCD/MP3 playerCD/MP3 player
Special FeaturePre-wiring for satellite radioSIRIUS satellite radio pre-wiring
Steering Wheel AdjustmentTilt and telescopic steering wheelTilt and telescopic steering wheel

Dimensions

2012 MINI Cooper Coupe S 2007 MINI Cooper Base
Cargo Capacity280 L160 L
Curb Weight1215 kg1155 kg
Front Headroom975 mm983 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity50 L50 L
Height1384 mm1407 mm
Length3734 mm3699 mm
Wheelbase2468 mm2467 mm
Width1683 mm1683 mm

Exterior Details

2012 MINI Cooper Coupe S 2007 MINI Cooper Base
Exterior Decoration (Option)Sport Stripes BlackWhite roof and mirror caps
Exterior Folding Mirrors (Option)Power folding mirrorsPower-folding outside mirrors
Headlight TypeBi-xenon headlights with follow-me-home functionBi-xenon headlights
Power Exterior MirrorsPower-adjustable outside mirrors with integrated turn signalsPower outside mirrors

Interior Details

2012 MINI Cooper Coupe S 2007 MINI Cooper Base
Front Center Armrest (Option)Front centre armrestFront centre armrest
Front Seats Front Seat Back StorageFront seatback storageFront seatback storage nets
Front Seats Front Seat TypeSport seatsFront bucket seats
Front Seats Heated (Option)Heated front seatsHeated front seats
Luxury Dashboard Trim (Option)Piano black interior trimChrome interior trim
Number of Cup Holders3 cupholders3 cupholders
Seat TrimLeatherette seatsLeatherette seats
Special FeatureMetallic door sill platesChilled glove box
Steering Wheel TrimLeather wrapped steering wheelLeather-wrapped steering wheel

Mechanical

2012 MINI Cooper Coupe S 2007 MINI Cooper Base
Drive TrainFront-wheel driveFront-wheel drive
Engine Name1.6L L4 turbo DOHC 16-valve1.6L L4 DOHC 16-valve
Stability ControlYesYes
Start buttonYesYes
Transmission6-speed manual transmission/Sport Button6-speed manual transmission
Transmission (Option)6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode and wheel-mounted paddle shifters

Overview

2012 MINI Cooper Coupe S 2007 MINI Cooper Base
BodyCoupeCoupe
Doors22
Engine1.6L L4 turbo DOHC 16-valve1.6L L4 DOHC 16-valve
Fuel Consumption7.9 (Automatic City)5.8 (Automatic Highway)7.6 (Manual City)5.6 (Manual Highway)7.8 (Automatic City)5.9 (Automatic Highway)7.3 (Manual City)5.4 (Manual Highway)
Power181 hp @ 5500 rpm118 hp @ 6000 rpm
Seats24
Transmission6-speed manual transmission/Sport Button6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode and wheel-mounted paddle shifters
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 Emissions40000/km, 24/Months Powertrain80000/km, 48/Months Roadside AssistanceUnlimited/km, 48/Months Rust-throughUnlimited/km, 144/Months

Safety

2012 MINI Cooper Coupe S 2007 MINI Cooper Base
Anti-Lock Brakes4 wheel ABS brakesAnti-lock brakes
Brake AssistBrake assistBrake assist
Brake Type4-wheel disc4-wheel disc
Driver AirbagDriver side front airbagDriver-side frontal airbag
Electronic brake force distributionElectronic brake distributionElectronic brake distribution
Passenger AirbagPassenger side front airbagPassenger-side front airbag
Side AirbagFront side airbagsFront side airbags

Suspension and Steering

2012 MINI Cooper Coupe S 2007 MINI Cooper Base
Front SuspensionFront independent suspensionIndependent front suspension
Front Tires195/55R16195/55R16
Power SteeringPower rack-and-pinion steeringElectric speed-sensitive power-assisted steering
Rear SuspensionRear independent suspensionIndependent rear suspension
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemLow-pressure detection systemTire pressure warning system
Wheel Type16'' alloy wheels16'' alloy wheels
Wheel Type (Option)17" MINI Yours Twin alloy wheels with 205/45/R1717'' alloy wheels

2012 MINI Cooper Coupe S

The 2012 MINI Cooper Coupe S is a Front-wheel drive Coupe. It can accommodate up to 2 passengers. It has 2 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 manual transmission/Sport Button gearbox. The 2012 MINI Cooper Coupe S has cargo capacity of 280 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1215 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2012 MINI Cooper Coupe 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 Low-pressure detection system 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 2012 MINI Cooper Coupe S accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 7.5 seconds and hits quarter mile at 15.3 seconds. Fuel consumption is 7.9 L/100km in the city and 5.8 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 31,150

2007 MINI Cooper Base

The 2007 MINI Cooper Base is a Front-wheel drive Coupe. 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 and wheel-mounted paddle shifters gearbox. The 2007 MINI Cooper Base has cargo capacity of 160 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1155 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2007 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 and. Safety features also include Driver-side frontal 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 pressure warning system 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 2007 MINI Cooper Base accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 10 seconds and hits quarter mile at 17.3 seconds. Fuel consumption is 7.8 L/100km in the city and 5.9 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 25,900


Discussion and Comments

Share Your Comments