Compare 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

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
6.7

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.

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Fuel Economy

City
20 mpg 28 mpg

Highway
27 mpg 37 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors
2 -

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 51

Second Head Room (in)
36.1 39

Passenger Capacity
4 4

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 68

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 - 11

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
- TBD - NA

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes 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 - NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
14.3 11.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
NA -

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 NA

Front Tire Size
P245/40R20 P175/65HR15

Spare Tire Size
RUA Compact

Front Tire Order Code
RAL NA

Spare Tire Order Code
RUA NA

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 Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)
20 x - TBD - 15 X 5.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - Compact

Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)
20 x - TBD - 15 X 5.5

Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
NA -

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 NA

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)
23 32

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
27 37

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
20 28

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75 0.68

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA -

First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.58 3.62

Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive

Clutch Size (in)
NA -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.91 1.24

Trans Type
6 6

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.81

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.94 3.54

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.96 1.93

Trans Order Code
MH7 NA

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 Convertible

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - -

Suspension Type - Rear
Compound Crank Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA 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
5 -

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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