2012 Hyundai Veloster vs 2012 MINI Cooper

2012 Hyundai Veloster

2012 MINI Cooper

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3-Door Coupe Manual w/Black Int

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
3-Door Coupe Manual w/Black Int	27	37	$16,699	$17,300
3-Door Coupe Manual w/Gray Int	27	37	$16,699	$17,300
3-Door Coupe Manual w/Red Int	27	37	$16,699	$17,300
3-Door Coupe Automatic w/Black Int	27	35	$17,887	$18,550
3-Door Coupe Automatic w/Gray Int	27	35	$17,887	$18,550
3-Door Coupe Automatic w/Red Int	27	35	$17,887	$18,550

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2-Door Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
2-Door Coupe	29	37	$17,550	$19,500
2-Door Coupe S	27	35	$20,790	$23,100
2-Door Coupe John Cooper Works	25	33	$26,910	$29,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$16,699

$17,550

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$17,300

$19,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$288 / month

$325 / 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.

In all of its guises the 2012 MINI Cooper is fun-to-drive, uniquely styled, and with three standard levels of performance, there's an option for everyone.

TCC Likes

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

Fun to drive
Uniquely MINI look inside and out
Good gas mileage

TCC Dislikes

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

Tiny rear seats
Steering feel could be better
Controls and materials feel cheap

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

29 mpg

Highway

37 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

- TBD -

Minicompact

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

52.6

- TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

50.3

Second Head Room (in)

35.3

37.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.0

44.7

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

27.9

Front Head Room (in)

39.0

38.8

Passenger Capacity

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.6

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

166.1

146.6

Height, Overall (in)

55.1

55.4

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

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.5

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

24.0

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

5.7

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

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 -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.2

14.1

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.1

35.1

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.88

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

N/A

Front Tire Size

P215/45HR17

P175/65R15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

N/A

Spare Tire Order Code

300

Rear Tire Size

P215/45HR17

P175/65R15

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2584

2535

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

15 x 5.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

15 x 5.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

5.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

Engine Order Code

N16

Displacement

1.6L/97

1.6L/98

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

138 @ 6300

121 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

123 @ 4850

114 @ 4250

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

37 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

27 (Est)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

31 (Est)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.37

1.19

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.79

0.78

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.54

3.14

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

1.79

Trans Order Code

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.26

4.35

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.03

0.91

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.68

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.61

3.21

Summary

Body Style

3 Door Coupe

Coupe

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Veloster

MINI Cooper Hardtop

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.94

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

MacPherson

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.91

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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

- TBD -

5.7

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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