2011 Mazda MAZDA2 vs 2011 MINI Cooper

2011 Mazda MAZDA2

2011 MINI Cooper

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4-Door HB Automatic Sport

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mazda2 4-Door HB Automatic Sport	27	33	$14,784	$14,980
Mazda2 4-Door HB Automatic Touring	27	33	$16,216	$16,435
Mazda2 4-Door HB Manual Sport	29	35	$13,996	$14,180
Mazda2 4-Door HB Manual Touring	29	35	$15,427	$15,635

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2-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cooper Convertible 2-Door	28	35	$22,365	$24,850
Cooper Convertible 2-Door John Cooper Works	25	33	$30,870	$34,300
Cooper Convertible 2-Door S	27	35	$25,065	$27,850
Cooper Hardtop 2-Door Coupe	29	37	$17,460	$19,400
Cooper Hardtop 2-Door Coupe John Cooper Works	25	33	$26,190	$29,100
Cooper Hardtop 2-Door Coupe S	27	36	$20,700	$23,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$14,784

$22,365

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$14,980

$24,850

Monthly Payment Estimate

$250 / month

$414 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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8.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2011 Mazda2 is fun to drive in a way that few other inexpensive econocars are.

The 2011 MINI Cooper/Convertible runs the gamut from smart econobox to thrusty sports convertible--all with unmatched driving feel and expertly interpreted styling heritage.

TCC Likes

Clean, modern stylling
Excellent handling
Comfortable seats

Joyous to drive
MINI authenticity, inside and out
Built-in sunroof in convertible model

TCC Dislikes

Barely adequate power
Sluggish four-speed automatic
Lacks headroom, even for six-footers

Very small rear seats
Over-assisted, numb steering
Odd, often cheap-feeling controls

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

28 mpg

Highway

33 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

- TBD -

Minicompact

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)

52.8

50.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

87.1

- TBD -

Second Head Room (in)

37.0

38.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

51.2

39.2

Front Leg Room (in)

42.6

41.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Second Leg Room (in)

33.0

29.3

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

38.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

58.1

57.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.1

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

155.5

146.6

Height, Overall (in)

58.1

55.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

57.7

57.8

Wheelbase (in)

98.0

97.1

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

66.7

66.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

13.3

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

27.8

Trunk Volume (ft³)

9.2

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

8 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14 x - TBD -

11.0 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.3

13.2

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.1

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

32.2

35.1

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.7

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P185/55R15

P195/55R16

Spare Tire Size

T115/70D14

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P185/55R15

P195/55R16

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)

2359

2701

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x 6.0

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

14 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 x 6.0

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

5.6

5.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

98 @ 4000

114 @ 4250

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.5L/91

1.6L/97.5

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

100 @ 6000

121 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Gas 4-Cyl

Fuel System

EFI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.19

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.28

3.14

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.55

1.79

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.15

4.35

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

0.91

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Manual

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.68

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.82

3.21

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mazda Mazda2

MINI Cooper Convertible

Body Style

4 Door HB

2 Door Convertible

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam Axle

Multi-link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Emissions

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

6.3

6.0

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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