2011 Honda CR-Z vs 2010 MINI Cooper vs 2010 Scion tC

2011 Honda CR-Z

2010 MINI Cooper

2010 Scion tC

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3-Door CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CR-Z 3-Door CVT	35	39	$18,871	$19,995
CR-Z 3-Door CVT EX	35	39	$20,337	$21,555
CR-Z 3-Door CVT EX w/Navi	35	39	$22,029	$23,355
CR-Z 3-Door Manual	31	37	$18,260	$19,345
CR-Z 3-Door Manual EX	31	37	$19,726	$20,905
CR-Z 3-Door Manual EX w/Navi	31	37	$21,418	$22,705

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2-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cooper Convertible 2-Door	28	36	$21,825	$24,250
Cooper Convertible 2-Door John Cooper Works	25	33	$30,600	$34,000
Cooper Convertible 2-Door S	26	34	$24,435	$27,150
Cooper Hardtop 2-Door Coupe	28	37	$16,920	$18,800
Cooper Hardtop 2-Door Coupe John Cooper Works	25	33	$25,920	$28,800
Cooper Hardtop 2-Door Coupe S	26	34	$20,070	$22,300

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2-Door HB Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
tC 2-Door HB Automatic	21	29	$17,005	$17,900
tC 2-Door HB Automatic Release Series 6.0	21	29	$18,449	$19,420
tC 2-Door HB Manual	20	27	$16,245	$17,100
tC 2-Door HB Manual Release Series 6.0	20	27	$17,689	$18,620

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$18,871

$21,825

$17,005

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$19,995

$24,250

$17,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$333 / month

$404 / month

$298 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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8.6

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2011 Honda CR-Z blazes a new trail for eco-performance—but we’re not quite following.

The 2010 MINI Cooper/Convertible runs the gamut from smart econobox to thrusty sports convertible-all with unmatched driving feel and expertly interpreted styling heritage.

The 2010 Scion tC offers more sophisticated handling and lavish features than the low base price would indicate.

TCC Likes

Way ahead of the social-responsibility curve
Flashy gauges teach you green driving
Great fuel economy, compared to some coupes

Undiluted driving joy
MINI authenticity, inside and out
Convertible top's built-in sunroof

Attractive base price
Appealing interior design
Good performance with manual gearbox

TCC Dislikes

As heavy as an Insight, and thirstier
City driving uses up all the suspension travel
CVT dulls all the available driving fun

Diminutive rear seats
Numb, overly fast power steering
Quirky, plasticky controls

Excessive road noise
Cramped interior, especially headroom
Lousy visibility to the rear

Fuel Economy

City

35 mpg

28 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

39 mpg

36 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two Seater

Minicompact

Subcompact

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

36.9

38.4

37.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.8

50.3

54.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

49.1

- TBD -

84.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.7

41.7

41.6

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

51.5

- TBD -

53.2

Second Leg Room (in)

28.1

33.6

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

47.3

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

36.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

39.2

50.0

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.2

Length, Overall (in)

160.6

145.6

174.0

Height, Overall (in)

54.9

55.4

55.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.1

57.8

59.3

Wheelbase (in)

95.9

97.1

106.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

68.5

66.3

69.1

Track Width, Front (in)

59.6

57.4

59.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

25.1

9.2

12.8

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

11.0 x - TBD -

10.83 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

4-wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

10.2 x - TBD -

10.59 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

10.6

13.2

14.5

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

3.15

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

12.8

14.1

17.7

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.4

34.8

36.1

Steering Type

Electric Pwr Rack & Pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P195/55VR16

P195/55R16

P215/45ZR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P195/55VR16

P195/55R16

P215/45ZR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

- TBD -

T125/70D17

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2690

2745

2987

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6

16 x 6.5

17 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6

16 x 6.5

17 x 7.0

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

4.8

5.5

6.3

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

150

- TBD -

Engine

Fuel System

MPFI

EFI

SFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

123 @ 1000 - 2000

114 @ 4250

162 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.5L/91

1.6L/97.5

2.4L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

122 @ 6000

118 @ 6000

161 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I4

Gas 4-Cyl

Gas I4

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.91

1.02

Trans Description Cont.

Continuously Variable

Manual

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.68

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.17-0.53

3.21

3.94

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.19

1.41

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

Trans Description Cont. Again

w/OD

Reverse Ratio (:1)

5.67-2.17

3.14

3.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.79

2.20

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.20

4.35

2.74

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda CR-Z

MINI Cooper Convertible

Scion tC

Body Style

3 Door Coupe

2 Door Convertible

3 Door Hatchback

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

0.79

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

MacPherson Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

0.83

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Multi-link

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Independent

Emissions

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

5.1

6.0

7.8

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

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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