2013 Mazda MAZDA2 vs 2013 MINI Cooper

2013 Mazda MAZDA2

2013 MINI Cooper

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4-Door HB Automatic Sport

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mazda2 4-Door HB Automatic Sport	28	34	$15,355	$15,560
Mazda2 4-Door HB Automatic Touring	28	34	$16,824	$17,050
Mazda2 4-Door HB Manual Sport	29	35	$14,525	$14,720
Mazda2 4-Door HB Manual Touring	29	35	$15,995	$16,210

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2-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cooper Convertible 2-Door	27	35	$23,140	$25,150
Cooper Convertible 2-Door John Cooper Works	26	35	$32,475	$35,300
Cooper Convertible 2-Door S	26	35	$25,900	$28,150
Cooper Hardtop 2-Door Coupe	29	37	$18,125	$19,700
Cooper Hardtop 2-Door Coupe John Cooper Works	26	35	$27,690	$30,100
Cooper Hardtop 2-Door Coupe S	26	35	$21,435	$23,300
Cooper Paceman AWD 2-Door John Cooper Works ALL4	N/A	N/A	$32,660	$35,500
Cooper Paceman AWD 2-Door S ALL4	N/A	N/A	$26,220	$28,500
Cooper Paceman FWD 2-Door	N/A	N/A	$21,345	$23,200
Cooper Paceman FWD 2-Door S	N/A	N/A	$24,655	$26,800

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$15,355

$23,140

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$15,560

$25,150

Monthly Payment Estimate

$259 / month

$419 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2013 Mazda2 stands out among entry-level hatchbacks due to its zippy driving feel and good real-world mileage--although the limited feature set and basic appointments won't appeal to everyone.

The 2013 MINI Cooper models are small-car standouts in style and driving fun, and with several body styles and three different levels of performance you can pick your level of potency and practicality.

TCC Likes

Clean, sporty styling
Handling and maneuverability
Good seats for an econocar

A hoot to drive
Uniquely MINI look inside and out
Excellent gas mileage

TCC Dislikes

Sluggish four-speed automatic
Tight headroom
Barely adequate power

Tight back seat
Steering feel could be better
Some cheap-ish controls and materials

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Minicompact

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)

52.8

50.300

Second Head Room (in)

37.0

38.503

Second Shoulder Room (in)

51.2

39.200

Front Leg Room (in)

42.6

41.700

Passenger Volume (ft³)

87.1

- TBD -

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Second Leg Room (in)

33.0

29.300

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

38.425

Passenger Capacity

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

58.1

57.440

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.1

5.472

Length, Overall (in)

155.5

145.629

Height, Overall (in)

58.1

55.669

Track Width, Rear (in)

57.7

57.755

Wheelbase (in)

98.0

97.125

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

66.7

66.259

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

27.8

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

13.3

Trunk Volume (ft³)

5.650

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.196 x 0.393

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

8 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.1 x - TBD -

11.023 x 0.866

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.3

10.566

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.100

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

32.16

35.104

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Electric Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.7

2.400

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

N/A

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

N/A

Front Tire Size

P185/55R15

P195/55R16

Spare Tire Size

T115/70D14

Front Tire Order Code

N/A

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

2568

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x 6.0

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

14 x 4.0

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 x 6.0

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

5.6

5.494

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

98 @ 4000

118 @ 4250

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.5L/91

1.6L/98

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

100 @ 6000

120 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Gas 4-Cyl

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.816

3.214

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.000

1.194

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.784

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.279

4.353

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.553

1.792

Trans Order Code

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.147

4.350

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.695

0.914

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Manual

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.683

Summary

Body Style

Hatchback

Convertible

Vehicle Name

Mazda Mazda2

MINI Cooper 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.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

7 (2012)

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

6.1

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