2011 MINI Cooper vs 2011 smart fortwo

2011 MINI Cooper

2011 smart fortwo

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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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2-Door Convertible Passion

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
fortwo 2-Door Convertible Passion	33	41	$16,451	$17,690
fortwo 2-Door Coupe Passion	33	41	$13,661	$14,690
fortwo 2-Door Coupe Pure	33	41	$11,615	$12,490
fortwo electric drive 2-Door Convertible	N/A	N/A	N/A	$47,650
fortwo electric drive 2-Door Coupe	N/A	N/A	N/A	$44,837

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,365

$16,451

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$24,850

$17,690

Monthly Payment Estimate

$414 / month

$295 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

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.

The 2011 Smart Fortwo is at its best on congested urban streets; at highway speeds its less-secure feel becomes a liability in several ways.

TCC Likes

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

Nimble, responsive feel below 40 mph
Seating space for two lanky folks
Park it almost anywhere

TCC Dislikes

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

Disappointing fuel economy
Busy, jittery ride
Noisy and nervous on the highway

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

33 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

41 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Minicompact

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

39.2

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

41.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

45.4

Second Leg Room (in)

29.3

Front Head Room (in)

38.4

39.7

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)

50.3

48.0

Passenger Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

45.4

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

55.7

60.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

57.8

54.5

Wheelbase (in)

97.1

73.5

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

66.3

61.4

Track Width, Front (in)

57.4

50.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

146.6

106.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

9.2

7.8

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Power

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

8.0 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.0 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

8.7

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.1

28.7

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.1

- TBD -

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P195/55R16

P175/55R15

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P195/55R16

P155/60R15

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)

2701

1852

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Alloy

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

15 x 5.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Alloy

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

15 x 4.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

5.5

4.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

121 @ 6000

70 @ 5800

Engine Type

Gas 4-Cyl

Gas I3

Fuel System

EFI

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

114 @ 4250

68 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.6L/97.5

1.0/61

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.23

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.79

1.91

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.35

4.53

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.91

0.94

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Automatic w/manual shift

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.68

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.21

3.31

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.19

1.26

Trans Type

Summary

Body Style

2 Door Convertible

2 Door Cabriolet

Vehicle Name

MINI Cooper Convertible

Smart fortwo

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-link

DeDion

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

McPherson

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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

6.0

5.2

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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