2016 Hyundai Veloster vs 2016 MINI Cooper

2016 Hyundai Veloster

2016 MINI Cooper

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3-Door Coupe Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Automatic	28	36	$18,406	$19,100
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Automatic Turbo	27	33	$22,631	$23,800
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Automatic Turbo w/Orange Accent	27	33	$22,631	$23,800
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Automatic w/Yellow Accent	28	36	$18,406	$19,100
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Manual	27	35	$17,360	$18,000
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Manual Turbo	25	33	$21,505	$22,600
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Manual Turbo R-Spec	25	33	$20,563	$21,600
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Manual Turbo Rally Edition	25	33	$22,755	$23,950
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Manual Turbo w/Orange Accent	25	33	$21,505	$22,600
Veloster 3-Door Coupe Manual w/Yellow Accent	27	35	$17,360	$18,000

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2-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cooper Convertible 2-Door	27	38	$24,595	$25,950
Cooper Convertible 2-Door S	23	33	$27,135	$29,600
Cooper Hardtop 2-Door HB	28	39	$19,660	$20,700
Cooper Hardtop 2-Door HB John Cooper Works	23	31	$27,435	$30,600
Cooper Hardtop 2-Door HB S	23	33	$22,130	$24,100
Cooper Hardtop 4 Door 4-Door HB	29	39	$20,600	$21,700
Cooper Hardtop 4 Door 4-Door HB S	23	33	$23,040	$25,100
Cooper Paceman ALL4 2-Door John Cooper Works	25	31	$31,885	$35,600
Cooper Paceman ALL4 2-Door S	25	31	$26,225	$28,600
Cooper Paceman FWD 2-Door	27	32	$22,335	$23,550
Cooper Paceman FWD 2-Door S	26	32	$24,680	$26,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$18,406

$24,595

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$19,100

$25,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$318 / month

$433 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Hyundai Veloster is a tough one to classify, but it is what it appears: part sports coupe, part sensible hot hatch, and a lot of quirky.

The 2016 Mini Cooper is as cheeky as its retro style implies—and its three-cylinder engine is a charming surprise.

TCC Likes

A cohesive design like no other
More practical than pure sports cars
R-Spec realizes Turbo's potential

Classic Mini design
Sharp, quick handling
Quieter, nicer interior

TCC Dislikes

Can be sluggish with base engine
Good gas mileage
Steering can be vague; on Turbos, heavy

Only sort of a four-seater
Options add up quickly
Base model is better value

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

38 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Minicompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

89.8

76.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

39.7

Front Leg Room (in)

43.9

41.4

Front Hip Room (in)

53.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

31.7

30.9

Front Head Room (in)

39.8

Second Hip Room (in)

52.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

Second Head Room (in)

35.3

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

55.1

55.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.1

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

98.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.5

Track Width, Front (in)

61.5

59.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.6

Length, Overall (in)

166.1

151.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

34.7

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

15.5

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3

10.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

11.6

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.1

35.4

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/45HR17

P175/65HR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/45HR17

P175/65HR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2756

2855

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

15 X 5.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

15 X 5.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

410

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

120 @ 4850

162 @ 1250

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.6 L/97

1.5 L/91

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

132 @ 6300

134 @ 4500

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.62

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.94

3.42

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.30

1.24

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.91

0.81

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.53

3.54

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.96

1.93

Trans Order Code

D6GF1

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.92

0.97

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

0.68

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Veloster

MINI Cooper Convertible

Body Style

Hatchback

Convertible

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

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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