2017 Buick Cascada vs 2017 MINI Cooper

2017 Buick Cascada

2017 MINI Cooper

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2-Door Conv

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cascada 2-Door Conv	20	27	$32,899	$33,065
Cascada 2-Door Conv Premium	20	27	$34,622	$36,065
Cascada 2-Door Conv Sport Touring	20	27	$35,582	$37,065

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Cooper FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Convertible Cooper FWD	28	37	$24,595	$25,950
Convertible Cooper S FWD	23	32	$27,135	$29,600
Convertible John Cooper Works FWD	22	31	$31,885	$35,600
Hardtop 2 Door Cooper FWD	28	38	$19,895	$20,950
Hardtop 2 Door Cooper S FWD	23	32	$22,405	$24,400
Hardtop 2 Door John Cooper Works FWD	23	32	$27,700	$30,900
Hardtop 4 Door Cooper FWD	28	37	$20,835	$21,950
Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S FWD	23	32	$23,315	$25,400

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$32,899

$24,595

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,065

$25,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$551 / month

$433 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.6

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6.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Buick Cascada's sunny demeanor is best when the road is smooth.

The 2017 Mini Cooper is still one of the most fun cars to drive on the road today.

TCC Likes

Handsomely shaped
In-a-pinch rear seats
Quiet driving, top up or down

Sharp interior
Sharper handling
Available all-wheel drive

TCC Dislikes

Understated look won’t turn heads
Putting the top down cuts cargo space
Ride can be bumpy, juddery

Not really a four-seater
Much more expensive than competitors
Nickle-and-dime on some options

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

28 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

37 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Air Pollution Score

- TBD -

EPA Classification

Compact Car

Minicompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

32.8

30.9

Front Head Room (in)

37.8

39.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

82 (2016)

76.3

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.6

Second Head Room (in)

36.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

45.8

39.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

41.4

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

Track Width, Front (in)

62.5

59.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

184.9

151.1

Height, Overall (in)

56.8

55.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.5

59.1

Wheelbase (in)

106.1

98.2

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

9.8

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

- TBD -

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5 x - TBD -

10.2

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

- TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.3

11.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.3

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

35.4

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/40R20

P175/65HR15

Rear Tire Order Code

RAL

Front Tire Size

P245/40R20

P175/65HR15

Spare Tire Size

RUA

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

RAL

Spare Tire Order Code

RUA

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3979 (2016)

2855

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 x - TBD -

15 X 5.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 x - TBD -

15 X 5.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

150

Engine

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

207 @ 1800-4500

162 @ 1250

Engine Order Code

LWC

Displacement

1.6L

1.5 L/91

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

200 @ 5500

134 @ 4500

Engine Type

Gas I4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

0.68

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

3.62

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.24

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.81

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

3.54

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

1.93

Trans Order Code

MH7

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.53

3.42

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

0.97

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Manual w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Buick Cascada

MINI Convertible

Body Style

Convertible

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Compound Crank

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

HiPer Strut

Strut

Emissions

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

7.6

5.5

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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

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