2017 Hyundai Veloster vs 2017 MINI Cooper

2017 Hyundai Veloster

2017 MINI Cooper

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Dual Clutch

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Veloster Dual Clutch	28	35	$18,500	$19,200
Veloster Manual	27	34	$17,454	$18,100
Veloster Turbo Dual Clutch	26	32	$22,631	$23,800
Veloster Turbo Dual Clutch w/Orange Accents	26	32	$22,631	$23,800
Veloster Turbo Manual	25	33	$21,505	$22,600
Veloster Turbo Manual w/Orange Accents	25	33	$21,505	$22,600
Veloster Turbo R-Spec Manual	25	33	$20,563	$21,600
Veloster Value Edition Dual Clutch	28	35	$20,525	$21,350

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Cooper FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Convertible Cooper FWD	28	37	$24,595	$25,950
Convertible Cooper S FWD	23	32	$27,135	$29,600
Convertible John Cooper Works FWD	22	31	$31,885	$35,600
Hardtop 2 Door Cooper FWD	28	38	$19,895	$20,950
Hardtop 2 Door Cooper S FWD	23	32	$22,405	$24,400
Hardtop 2 Door John Cooper Works FWD	23	32	$27,700	$30,900
Hardtop 4 Door Cooper FWD	28	37	$20,835	$21,950
Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S FWD	23	32	$23,315	$25,400

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$18,500

$24,595

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$19,200

$25,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$320 / month

$433 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.3

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6.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Hyundai Veloster is a economy-car cake pop: it sounds like too much, but its hatchback sensibility really does taste better dipped in a layer of quirk.

The 2017 Mini Cooper is still one of the most fun cars to drive on the road today.

TCC Likes

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

Sharp interior
Sharper handling
Available all-wheel drive

TCC Dislikes

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

Not really a four-seater
Much more expensive than competitors
Nickle-and-dime on some options

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

37 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)

4.70

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 Convertible

Body Style

Hatchback

Convertible

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)