MINI Clubman vs. MINI Cooper Hardtop
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the MINI Clubman and MINI Cooper Hardtop contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the MINI Clubman and the MINI Cooper Hardtop.
In comparing the MINI Clubman's and the MINI Cooper Hardtop's specifications and ratings, the MINI Clubman has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The MINI Cooper Hardtop has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the MINI Clubman's and the MINI Cooper Hardtop's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2024 MINI Clubman ranges from $28,590 to $43,048 while a used 2012 MINI Cooper Hardtop is priced between $4,317 to $12,246.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the MINI Clubman’s base engine makes 189 horsepower, and the MINI Cooper Hardtop base engine makes 121 horsepower. The Clubman is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 462 miles. The Cooper Hardtop is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 488 miles. This gives the MINI Cooper Hardtop the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the MINI Clubman. The Clubman uses premium unleaded, and the Cooper Hardtop uses gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The MINI Clubman has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The MINI Clubman and MINI Cooper Hardtop are comparable in regards to front leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
34489 - 50960
Starting MSRP:
34050
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
24853
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
16680 - 35700
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
19500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
34547
Price Range:
28590 - 43048
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
23943
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
15095 - 34547
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
57
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
27546
# Good or Great Deals:
23
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
7762
Price Range:
4317 - 12246
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
56
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
99941
# Good or Great Deals:
18
MINI Clubman Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
MINI Cooper Hardtop Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for MINI Clubman
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
10.0
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
7.1 - 14.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for MINI Cooper Hardtop
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.8124010409482931
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.6 - 2.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6322852697264156
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
MINI Clubman Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 3MINI Cooper Hardtop Rankings
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
MINI Clubman Trim Levels
Cooper S, Cooper S ALL4, John Cooper Works ALL4
MINI Cooper Hardtop Trim Levels
Base, John Cooper Works, S
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
189 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
206 foot-lbs @ 1350 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
121 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
114 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 35 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
330 / 462 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
29 / 37 / 32
Range (city/hwy):
383 / 488 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.8 inches
Cargo Space:
17.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
47.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
110 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
50.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
44.7 inches
Cargo Space:
5.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
24 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
81.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3333 lbs
Width:
79.4 inches
Height:
56.7 inches
Length:
168.5 inches
Wheelbase:
105.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2568 lbs
Width:
75.8 inches
Height:
55.4 inches
Length:
145.6 inches
Wheelbase:
97.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/45R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 5.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
175/65R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black II Metallic / MINI Yours Enigmatic Black Metallic
Blue
Island Blue Metallic
Gray
Rooftop Grey Metallic
Green
British Racing Green IV Metallic / Sage Green Metallic
Red
Chili Red / Coral Red Metallic
Silver
Melting Silver III Metallic
White
Nanuq White Metallic
Brown
Not available
Orange
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Ice Blue / Kite Blue Metallic / Laser Blue Metallic / Lightning Blue Metallic / Reef Blue Metallic
Gray
Highclass Gray Metallic / Rooftop Gray Metallic
Green
British Racing Green II Metallic / Laguna Green Metallic
Red
Chili Red
Silver
Velvet Silver Metallic / White Silver Metallic
White
Pepper White
Brown
Hot Chocolate Metallic
Orange
Spice Orange Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black Pearl / Carbon Black
Blue
Indigo Blue
Brown
Malt Brown
Gray
Satellite Grey
Green
Sage Green Metallic
Beige
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Carbon Black
Blue
Not available
Brown
Toffee/Carbon Black
Gray
MINI Yours Soda Satellite Gray / Rocklite Anthracite / Rooftop Gray / Satellite Gray
Green
Classic Green
Beige
Polar Beige / Polar Beige/Carbon Black
Red
Rooster Red/Carbon Black
