2021 BMW X1 vs 2022 MINI Cooper - The Car Connection

2021 BMW X1

2022 MINI Cooper

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sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X1 sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle	24	33	$33,420	$35,400
X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle	23	31	$35,280	$37,400

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Cooper FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Convertible Cooper FWD	N/A	N/A	$25,870	$27,900
Convertible Cooper S FWD	N/A	N/A	$29,550	$31,900
Convertible John Cooper Works FWD	N/A	N/A	$35,990	$38,900
Hardtop 2 Door Cooper FWD	27	37	$21,270	$22,900
Hardtop 2 Door Cooper S FWD	23	33	$24,950	$26,900
Hardtop 2 Door Cooper SE FWD	N/A	N/A	$27,710	$29,900
Hardtop 2 Door John Cooper Works FWD	22	31	$30,470	$32,900
Hardtop 2 Door Oxford Edition FWD	27	37	$19,000	$22,900
Hardtop 4 Door Cooper FWD	N/A	N/A	$22,190	$23,900
Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S FWD	N/A	N/A	$25,870	$27,900
Hardtop 4 Door Oxford Edition FWD	N/A	N/A	$20,000	$23,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$33,420

$25,870

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$35,400

$27,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$590 / month

$465 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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6.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 BMW X1 is an appealing crossover with hatchback moves, but keep a lid on options for the better value.

The 2022 Mini Cooper offers vintage-themed thrills for just about any budget.

TCC Likes

Turbocharged punch
Nimble around-town handling
Good transmission

Go-kart handling
Turbocharged power
Fun style

TCC Dislikes

Stodgy vs. expressive rivals
Rear-seat leg room
Infotainment’s clunky controller

Not very spacious
So-so safety scores
Electric version’s limited range

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

Coming Soon

Highway

33 mpg

Coming Soon

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Minicompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.2

76.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.2

39.7

Front Head Room (in)

41.9

40.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

30.9

Front Leg Room (in)

40.4

41.4

Second Head Room (in)

39.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.5

59.1

Length, Overall (in)

175.5

152.2

Height, Overall (in)

62.9

55.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.6

59.1

Wheelbase (in)

105.1

98.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

58.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

27.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

27.1

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.1

11.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

35.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/50VR18

P175/65HR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

927

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50VR18

P175/65HR15

Rear Tire Order Code

927

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3567

2892

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

15 X 5.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

15 X 5.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1450

162 @ 1480

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

1.5 L/91

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

228 @ 5000

134 @ 4500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.52

3.62

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.80

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.20

3.42

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.05

1.24

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.24

0.81

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.22

3.54

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.18

1.95

Trans Order Code

205

ZMT

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.49

0.97

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.68

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW X1

MINI Convertible

Body Style

Sports Activity Vehicle

Convertible

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.6

5.7

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2021 BMW X1

2022 BMW X1s orderable; 2021 X1s available
Lease: From $399 for 36 months
Rebate: Up to $2,500 off
Finance: From 0.9% APR for 60 months

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