MINI Cooper vs. MINI Coupe
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the MINI Cooper and MINI Coupe 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 Cooper and the MINI Coupe.
When comparing the MINI Cooper's and the MINI Coupe's specifications and ratings, the MINI Cooper has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The MINI Cooper and MINI Coupe have the same fuel efficiency base engine power. Based on this comparison of the MINI Cooper's and the MINI Coupe's specifications and ratings, the MINI Cooper is a better car than the MINI Coupe.
Pricing: A used 2011 MINI Cooper ranges from $4,991 to $11,993 while a used 2015 MINI Coupe is priced between $9,992 to $18,332.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the MINI Cooper and the MINI Coupe makes 121 horsepower. Both the Cooper and the Coupe are rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 488 miles. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The MINI Cooper and MINI Coupe are comparable in regards to front shoulder room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$19,400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$22,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$7,991
Price Range:
$4,991 - $11,993
Category Avg Price:
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
88
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
101,542
# Good or Great Deals:
30
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$13,334
Price Range:
$9,992 - $18,332
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N/A
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N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
85,700
# Good or Great Deals:
0
MINI Cooper Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
MINI Coupe Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for MINI Cooper
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for MINI Coupe
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.7
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.2
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
MINI Cooper Rankings
Not yet available
MINI Coupe Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
MINI Cooper Trim Levels
Not yet available
MINI Coupe Trim Levels
Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works
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:
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
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
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
121 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
118 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
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
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
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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
Overall Interior Volume:
81.7 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:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
9.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2557 lbs
Width:
75.3 inches
Height:
54.3 inches
Length:
146.8 inches
Wheelbase:
97.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 5.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
175/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 5.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
175/65R15
Exterior Colors
Beige
Sparkling Silver Metallic
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Horizon Blue Metallic / Ice Blue / Laser Blue Metallic
Brown
Hot Chocolate Metallic
Green
British Racing Green II Metallic
Orange
Spice Orange Metallic
Red
Chili Red
Silver
Pure Silver Metallic / Velvet Silver Metallic / White Silver Metallic
White
Pepper White
Yellow
Interchange Yellow
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Lightning Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Green
British Racing Green II Metallic
Orange
Spice Orange Metallic
Red
Chili Red
Silver
White Silver Metallic
White
Pepper White
Yellow
Not available
Gray
Eclipse Gray Metallic / Highclass Gray Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Polar Beige Gravity Leather
Black
Carbon Black Checkered Cloth / Carbon Black Leatherette / Carbon Black Lounge Leather / Carbon Black Punch Leather
Brown
Toffee Leather Cross Check / Carbon Black Cloth
Green
Classic Green Lounge Leather
Red
Rooster Red Leather / Carbon Black Cloth
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Polar Beige / Polar Beige/Carbon Black
Black
Carbon Black / Championship Red / John Cooper Works Black
Brown
Toffee
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Gray
Satellite Grey