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 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

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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

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8.6

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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.

TCC Likes

Genre-busting good looks
Awesome grip, handling poise
Comfy front seats

Great handling
Good gas mileage, even in sportier models
More practicality than you'd expect

TCC Dislikes

Coupe-like backseat space
Feels sluggish from stoplights
Steering lacks sharpness

Ultimately still a front-drive sports car
Can be pricey when well-equipped
Some of the interior materials are sub-par

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

- TBD -

Minicompact

Interior Dimensions

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

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

52.6

- TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

50.3

Second Head Room (in)

35.3

38.5

Exterior Dimensions

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 -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.5

66.3

Track Width, Front (in)

61.5

57.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.6

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

166.1

146.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.5

9.2

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3 x - TBD -

10.2 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.0 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.88

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.2

14.1

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.1

35.1

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

N/A

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/45HR17

P195/55R16

Rear Tire Order Code

N/A

Front Tire Size

P215/45HR17

P195/55R16

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2657

2701

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

5.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

138 @ 6300

121 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Gas 4-Cyl

Fuel System

Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

123 @ 4850

118 @ 4250

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.6L/97

1.6L/97.5

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

27 (Est)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

30 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

35 (Est)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.53

3.14

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

1.79

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.81

4.35

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.94

0.91

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/manual shift

Manual

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.68

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.61

3.21

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.30

1.19

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.93

0.78

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Veloster

MINI Cooper Convertible

Body Style

3 Door Coupe

Convertible

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.91

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.94

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Multi-link

Emissions

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

- TBD -

6.1

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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