Compare 2012 Hyundai Veloster vs 2012 MINI Cooper

2012 Hyundai Veloster
2012 MINI Cooper
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3-Door Coupe Automatic w/Black Int
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Automatic w/Black Int 27 35 $17,887 $18,550
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Automatic w/Gray Int 27 35 $17,887 $18,550
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Automatic w/Red Int 27 35 $17,887 $18,550
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Manual w/Black Int 27 37 $16,699 $17,300
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Manual w/Gray Int 27 37 $16,699 $17,300
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Manual w/Red Int 27 37 $16,699 $17,300
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2-Door
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Cooper Convertible 2-Door 27 35 $22,455 $24,950
Cooper Convertible 2-Door John Cooper Works 25 33 $31,590 $35,100
Cooper Convertible 2-Door S 27 35 $25,155 $27,950
Cooper Coupe 2-Door 29 37 $19,170 $21,300
Cooper Coupe 2-Door John Cooper Works 25 33 $28,080 $31,200
Cooper Coupe 2-Door S 27 35 $22,140 $24,600
Cooper Hardtop 2-Door Coupe 29 37 $17,550 $19,500
Cooper Hardtop 2-Door Coupe John Cooper Works 25 33 $26,910 $29,900
Cooper Hardtop 2-Door Coupe S 27 35 $20,790 $23,100
Cooper Roadster 2-Door 27 35 $21,915 $24,350
Cooper Roadster 2-Door John Cooper Works 25 33 $31,050 $34,500
Cooper Roadster 2-Door S 27 35 $24,615 $27,350
Pricing
Invoice Price
$17,887
$22,455
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$18,550
$24,950
Monthly Payment Estimate
$309 / month
$416 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.0
8.6
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2012 Hyundai Veloster starts with niche appeal, but its impressive handling and strong, high-value feature set should play well to the mainstream. If you're looking for style with a dash of sport and a handful of practicality, the MINI Cooper Coupe is a great choice.
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Fuel Economy
City
27 mpg 27 mpg
Highway
35 mpg 35 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
- TBD - Minicompact
Number of Passenger Doors
3 -
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
4 4
Second Hip Room (in)
52.6 - TBD -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.6 50.3
Second Head Room (in)
35.3 38.5
Second Shoulder Room (in)
54.0 39.2
Front Leg Room (in)
43.9 41.7
Passenger Volume (ft³)
89.8 - TBD -
Front Hip Room (in)
53.2 - TBD -
Second Leg Room (in)
31.7 29.3
Front Head Room (in)
39.0 38.4
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in)
61.5 57.4
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.6 - TBD -
Length, Overall (in)
166.1 146.6
Height, Overall (in)
55.1 55.7
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.0 57.8
Wheelbase (in)
104.3 97.1
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
70.5 66.3
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
15.5 9.2
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.0 x - TBD - 11.0 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.3 x - TBD - 10.2 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
13.2 13.2
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
14.2 14.1
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
34.1 35.1
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.88 - TBD -
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
NA N/A
Front Tire Size
P215/45HR17 P195/55R16
Spare Tire Size
NA NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA N/A
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P215/45HR17 P195/55R16
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2657 2701
Wheels
Spare Wheel Material
NA NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.0 16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA NA
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.0 16 x 6.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - 5.5
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
90 150
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
123 @ 4850 118 @ 4250
Engine Order Code
NA NA
Displacement
1.6L/97 1.6L/97.5
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
138 @ 6300 121 @ 6000
Engine Type
Gas I4 Gas 4-Cyl
Fuel System
Direct Injection Direct Injection
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
35 (Est) 35
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
27 (Est) 27
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
30 (Est) 30
Transmission
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.74 0.68
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA -
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.61 3.21
Clutch Size (in)
NA - TBD -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.30 1.19
Trans Type
6 6
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.93 0.78
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
4.53 3.14
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA -
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.95 1.79
Trans Order Code
NA NA
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.81 4.35
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.94 0.91
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/manual shift Manual
Summary
Body Style
3 Door Coupe Convertible
Vehicle Name
Hyundai Veloster MINI Cooper Convertible
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
NA - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
0.94 - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent Multi-link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
NA - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.91 - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
- TBD - 6.1
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
7 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
-

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