2015 MINI Cooper 5-door S
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2012 MINI Cooper Base

2015 MINI Cooper 5-door S

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2012 MINI Cooper  Base
2015 MINI Cooper 5-door S 2012 MINI Cooper Base Difference
Name S Base
Price $ 26,740 $ 23,950
Body Hatchback Hatchback
Doors 5 Doors 3 Doors 2 (40%)
Engine 2.0L I4 turbo DOHC 16-valve 1.6L L4 DOHC 16-valve
Power 189 hp @ 4700 rpm 121 hp @ 6000 rpm
Number of Seats 5 Seats 4 Seats 1 (20%)
Transmission 6-speed manual transmission 6-speed manual transmission
Cargo Space 212.0 L 160.0 L 52 (25%)
Maximum Cargo Space 1,076.0 L 680.0 L 396 (37%)
Wheel Type 16'' alloy wheels 16'' alloy wheels
Series
Drivetrain Front-wheel drive Front-wheel drive
Horsepower 189 HP 121 HP 68 (36%)
Torque 206 N.m 132 N.m 74 (36%)
Top Speed 211 km/h 182 km/h 29 (14%)
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) 7.7 s 9.8 s 2.1 (27%)
Fuel Type
Fuel Consumption (City) 9.2 L/100km 7.3 L/100km 1.9 (21%)
Fuel Consumption (Highway) 7.0 L/100km 5.5 L/100km 1.5 (21%)
Gear Type manual manual
Weight 1,313 KG 1,150 KG
Brand MINI MINI
Model Cooper Cooper
0-400m (Quarter Mile) 15.4 s 17.1 s 1.7 (11%)
0-400m (Quarter Mile) - Speed 149.0 km/h 134.1 km/h 14.88 (10%)
0-800m (Half Mile) 25.6 s 28.4 s 2.8 (11%)
0-800m (Half Mile) - Speed 167.7 km/h 151.0 km/h 16.64 (10%)
Modifications (MODS)
Modifications Cost $ 0 $ 0 0 (0%)

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Comfort and Convenience

2015 MINI Cooper 5-door S 2012 MINI Cooper Base
Air ConditionningManual air conditioningAutomatic climate control
Bluetooth Wireless Technology (Option)YesMedia Connect, includes Bluetooth Wireless Technology and USB Audio Integration
Cruise ControlAdaptive cruise controlMultifunction steering wheel with cruise control
Driver Vanity MirrorDriver-side vanity mirrorDriver-side vanity mirror
Front Wipers (Option)Variable intermittent wipers with rain sensor and automatic headlightsVariable intermittent wipers with rain sensor and automatic headlights
Heated Washer NozzleHeated winshield washer nozzlesHeated washer nozzles
Illuminated EntryYesAmbiance lighting
Intelligent Key System (Option)Comfort AccessComfort Access
Passenger Vanity MirrorFront passenger-side vanity mirrorFront passenger-side vanity mirror
Power Door LocksYesYes
Power WindowsYesPower windows with front one-touch up/down feature
Premium Sound System (Option)Harman Kardon audio systemHarman Kardon Hi/Fi sound system
Rear View MirrorDay/night rear view mirrorDay/night rear vew mirror
Rear View Mirror (Option)Auto dimming rear view mirrorAuto dimming rear view mirror
Steering Wheel AdjustmentTilt steering wheelTilt and telescopic steering wheel
Trunk LightYesYes
Wiper Defroster (Option)Electric front window defrosterElectric front window defroster

Dimensions

2015 MINI Cooper 5-door S 2012 MINI Cooper Base
Cargo Capacity212 L160 L
Curb Weight1313 kg1150 kg
Front Headroom1013 mm985 mm
Front Legroom1052 mm1059 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity40 L50 L
Gross Vehicle Weight1642 kg1535 kg
Height1425 mm1407 mm
Length4013 mm3723 mm
Maximum Cargo Capacity1076 L680 L
Rear Headroom953 mm955 mm
Rear Legroom820 mm708 mm
Wheelbase2568 mm2467 mm
Width1727 mm1683 mm

Exterior Details

2015 MINI Cooper 5-door S 2012 MINI Cooper Base
Exterior Decoration (Option)White bonnet stripesRoof and Mirrors Caps in White
Exterior Mirror ColourBody-color exterior mirrorsBody-color exterior mirrors
GrilleBlack grille with chrome trimChrome grille
Headlight TypeHalogen headlightsHalogen headlights /follow me home function
Headlight Type (Option)LED headlampsBi-xenon headlights with washers
Heated Exterior MirrorsYesYes
Power Exterior MirrorsYesPower-adjustable outside mirrors
Rear Window DefrosterYesYes
Sunroof (Option)Panorama sunroofGlass Sunroof

Interior Details

2015 MINI Cooper 5-door S 2012 MINI Cooper Base
Floor ConsoleYesCentre console storage
Front Seats Front Seat TypeSport bucket seatsBucket front seats
Front Seats Front Seat Type (Option)Sport seatsSport bucket seats
Front Seats Heated (Option)Heated front seatsHeated front seats
Head-Up Display (Option)MINI Head-up displayHead's-up display
Luxury Dashboard Trim (Option)Interior surfaces off-whitePiano Black interior trim
Number of Cup Holders4 cupholders3 cupholders
Outside Temperature GaugeOutside temperature displayOutside temperature display
Seat TrimLeatherette seatsLeatherette seats
Steering Wheel TrimLeather-wrapped sport steering wheelLeather-wrapped sport steering wheel
TachometerYesYes
Trip ComputerOn-board computerOn-board computer

Mechanical

2015 MINI Cooper 5-door S 2012 MINI Cooper Base
Drive TrainFront-wheel driveFront-wheel drive
Engine Name2.0L I4 turbo DOHC 16-valve1.6L L4 DOHC 16-valve
Stability ControlYesYes
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

2015 MINI Cooper 5-door S 2012 MINI Cooper Base
BodyHatchbackHatchback
Doors53
Engine2.0L I4 turbo DOHC 16-valve1.6L L4 DOHC 16-valve
Fuel Consumption9.2 (Automatic City)7.0 (Automatic Highway)10.0 (Manual City)7.0 (Manual Highway)7.3 (Automatic City)5.5 (Automatic Highway)6.8 (Manual City)5.3 (Manual Highway)
Power189 hp @ 4700 rpm121 hp @ 6000 rpm
Seats54
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

2015 MINI Cooper 5-door S 2012 MINI Cooper Base
Anti-Lock Brakes4 wheel ABS brakes4 wheel ABS 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 distribution
Parking Distance SensorPark Assistant PackagePark Distance Control
Passenger AirbagPassenger side front airbagPassenger-side front airbag
Roof Side CurtainSide-curtain airbagsSide-curtain airbags
Side AirbagFront seat mounted side airbagsFront side airbags

Suspension and Steering

2015 MINI Cooper 5-door S 2012 MINI Cooper Base
Front SuspensionIndependent front suspensionFront independent suspension
Front TiresP195/55R16195/55R16
Power SteeringServotronic Electric speed-sensitive power-assisted steeringSpeed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion steering
Rear SuspensionIndependent rear suspensionRear independent suspension
Turning Circle10.8-meter turning circle diameter10.7-meter turning circle diameter
Wheel Type16'' alloy wheels16'' alloy wheels
Wheel Type (Option)17'' cosmos spoke black17'' alloy wheels with 205/45R17 performance run-flat tires

2015 MINI Cooper 5-door S

The 2015 MINI Cooper 5-door S is a Front-wheel drive Hatchback. It can accommodate up to 5 passengers. It has 5 Doors and is powered by a 2.0L I4 turbo DOHC 16-valve engine which outputs 189 hp @ 4700 rpm and is paired with 6-speed manual transmission gearbox. The 2015 MINI Cooper 5-door S has cargo capacity of 212 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1313 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2015 MINI Cooper 5-door 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 Parking 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'' 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 206 N.m of torque and a top speed of 211 km/h. The 2015 MINI Cooper 5-door S accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 7.7 seconds and hits quarter mile at 15.4 seconds. Fuel consumption is 9.2 L/100km in the city and 7 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 26,740

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


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