2014 Mazda MAZDA2 vs 2014 MINI Cooper

2014 Mazda MAZDA2

2014 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	$15,365	$15,560
Mazda2 4-Door HB Automatic Touring	28	34	$16,834	$17,050
Mazda2 4-Door HB Manual Sport	29	35	$14,535	$14,720
Mazda2 4-Door HB Manual Touring	29	35	$16,005	$16,210

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2-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cooper Convertible 2-Door	28	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	40	$18,355	$19,950
Cooper Hardtop 2-Door Coupe S	24	34	$21,710	$23,600
Cooper Paceman ALL4 2-Door John Cooper Works	25	31	$32,750	$35,600
Cooper Paceman ALL4 2-Door S	25	31	$26,310	$28,600
Cooper Paceman FWD 2-Door	28	35	$21,435	$23,300
Cooper Paceman FWD 2-Door S	26	32	$24,750	$26,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$15,365

$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 nimble driving feel and good gas mileage of the 2014 Mazda 2 help it stand out among entry-level hatchbacks--but buyers will have to be comfortable with a limited feature set and a simple interior.

The 2014 MINI Cooper is a fun, smart, and practical way to get around, without giving up its sporty, quirky side.

TCC Likes

Straightforward lines
Nimble in urban traffic
Good fuel efficiency

Very fun to drive
MINI's iconic look
Very good gas mileage

TCC Dislikes

Avoid the automatic
Headroom can be tight
Borderline underpowered

Small back seat
Uninspired steering feel
Controls and materials don't match the price

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Minicompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

29.9

Front Leg Room (in)

42.6

41.4

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

87.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

51.2

39.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

38.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

52.8

50.3

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

58.1

55.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

57.7

57.8

Wheelbase (in)

97.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

66.7

66.3

Track Width, Front (in)

58.1

57.4

Length, Overall (in)

155.5

146.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

27.8

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

13.3

Brakes

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

Front Disc/Rear Drum

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.3

13.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

32.2

35.2

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P185/55VR15

P195/55VR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P185/55VR15

P195/55VR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2359

2701

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

480

Engine

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

98 @ 4000

118 @ 4250

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.5 L/91

1.6 L/98

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

100 @ 6000

121 @ 6000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.55

1.79

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

0.91

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Manual w/OD

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.15

4.35

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.82

3.21

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.19

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.28

3.14

Trans Description Cont. Again

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.68

Summary

Body Style

Hatchback

Convertible

Vehicle Name

Mazda Mazda2

MINI Cooper Convertible

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

4.8 (Est)

5.8

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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