MINI Coupe vs. MINI Hardtop 2 Door
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the MINI Coupe and MINI Hardtop 2 Door 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 Coupe and the MINI Hardtop 2 Door.
In comparing the MINI Coupe's and the MINI Hardtop 2 Door's specifications and ratings, The MINI Hardtop 2 Door has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the MINI Coupe's and the MINI Hardtop 2 Door's specifications and ratings, the MINI Hardtop 2 Door is a better car than the MINI Coupe.
Pricing: A used 2015 MINI Coupe ranges from $9,992 to $18,332 while a used 2015 MINI Hardtop 2 Door is priced between $7,993 to $17,483.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the MINI Coupe’s base engine makes 121 horsepower, and the MINI Hardtop 2 Door base engine makes 134 horsepower. The Coupe is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 488 miles. The Hardtop 2 Door is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 528 miles. This gives the MINI Hardtop 2 Door the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the MINI Coupe. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings: The MINI Hardtop 2 Door has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$22,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$20,450
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
$16,447
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$11,990 - $25,700
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$13,334
Price Range:
$9,992 - $18,332
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
68,876
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$12,890
Price Range:
$7,993 - $17,483
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
$10,531
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$7,830 - $17,875
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
MINI Coupe Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
MINI Hardtop 2 Door Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
6.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
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%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for MINI Hardtop 2 Door
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
2.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
0.1 - 4.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.2
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.2 - 9.6
MINI Coupe Rankings
Not yet available
MINI Hardtop 2 Door Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
13 out of / 13Ranking
14 out of / 43Ranking
14 out of / 43Ranking
15 out of / 43Ranking
17 out of / 24Ranking
22 out of / 43Ranking
31 out of / 43Ranking
32 out of / 43Ranking
34 out of / 43Ranking
34 out of / 43Ranking
34 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
MINI Coupe Trim Levels
Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works
MINI Hardtop 2 Door 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:
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):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
134 hp @ 4500 rpm
Torque:
162 foot-lbs @ 1250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 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:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
3
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
29 / 40 / 33
Range (city/hwy):
383 / 528 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
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
Bench Seats:
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
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
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
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
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:
38.4 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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
50.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
30.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
47.8 inches
Cargo Space:
8.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2625 lbs
Width:
77.5 inches
Height:
55.7 inches
Length:
150.1 inches
Wheelbase:
98.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
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
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Lightning Blue Metallic
Gray
Eclipse Gray Metallic / Highclass Gray Metallic
Green
British Racing Green II Metallic
Orange
Spice Orange Metallic
Red
Chili Red
Silver
White Silver Metallic
White
Pepper White
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Deep Blue Metallic / Electric Blue Metallic / MINI Yours Lapisluxury Blue
Gray
Moonwalk Gray Metallic
Green
British Racing Green II Metallic
Orange
Volcanic Orange
Red
Blazing Red Metallic / Chili Red
Silver
White Silver Metallic
White
Pepper White
Brown
Iced Chocolate Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Polar Beige / Polar Beige/Carbon Black
Black
Carbon Black / Championship Red / John Cooper Works Black
Brown
Toffee
Gray
Satellite Grey
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black / Black Pearl / Carbon Black / Diamond Carbon Black
Brown
Dark Truffle
Gray
Diamond Satellite Gray / Satellite Gray
