MINI Convertible vs. MINI Cooper Convertible
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the MINI Convertible and MINI Cooper Convertible 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 Convertible and the MINI Cooper Convertible.
When comparing the MINI Convertible's and the MINI Cooper Convertible's specifications and ratings, the MINI Convertible has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The MINI Cooper Convertible has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the MINI Convertible's and the MINI Cooper Convertible's specifications and ratings, the MINI Convertible is a better car than the MINI Cooper Convertible.
Pricing: A used 2026 MINI Convertible ranges from $38,825 to $45,925 while a used 2012 MINI Cooper Convertible is priced between $5,533 to $15,201.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the MINI Convertible’s base engine makes 161 horsepower, and the MINI Cooper Convertible base engine makes 121 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The MINI Convertible has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The MINI Cooper Convertible has the advantage in the areas of front leg room cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
41475 - 51694
Starting MSRP:
34600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
32050
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
29500 - 34600
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
24950
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
43700
Price Range:
38825 - 45925
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
41179
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
38658 - 43700
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
9724
Price Range:
5533 - 15201
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
4
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
115247
# Good or Great Deals:
0
MINI Convertible Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
MINI Cooper Convertible Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for MINI Convertible
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
15.5
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
13.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
11.7 - 15.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.004
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for MINI Cooper Convertible
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:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5592067173936002
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
MINI Convertible Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
3 out of / 6Ranking
4 out of / 6MINI Cooper Convertible Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
MINI Convertible Trim Levels
Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper S Signature Trim, Cooper Signature Trim, John Cooper Works, John Cooper Works Signature Trim
MINI Cooper Convertible 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
161 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
184 foot-lbs @ 1520 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
121 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
114 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
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):
27 / 35 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
356 / 462 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
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
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
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
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
51.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
30.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
40 inches
Cargo Space:
5.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
77.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
50.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
28.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
39.2 inches
Cargo Space:
6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
74.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3139 lbs
Width:
77.6 inches
Height:
56.3 inches
Length:
152.8 inches
Wheelbase:
98.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2745 lbs
Width:
75.3 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 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
215/45R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
195/55R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black II Metallic
Blue
Icy Sunshine Blue Metallic
Green
British Racing Green IV Metallic
Red
Chili Red II
Silver
Melting Silver III Metallic
White
Nanuq White Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Orange
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Ice Blue / Laser Blue Metallic / Lightning Blue Metallic / Reef Blue 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 / Iced Chocolate Metallic
Gray
Highclass Gray Metallic
Orange
Spice Orange Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black/Blue
Blue
Nightshade Blue
Gray
Grey/Blue
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Polar Beige / Polar Beige/Carbon Black
Black
Carbon Black
Blue
Ice Blue/Carbon Black
Gray
MINI Yours Soda Satellite Gray / Satellite Gray
Brown
Dark Truffle / Hot Chocolate
Red
Rooster Red/Carbon Black
