2011 MINI Cooper vs 2011 Volkswagen Eos vs 2011 Volvo C70

2011 MINI Cooper

2011 Volkswagen Eos

2011 Volvo C70

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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 Conv DSG Komfort SULEV

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Eos 2-Door Conv DSG Komfort SULEV	22	30	$32,677	$34,040
Eos 2-Door Conv Lux SULEV	22	30	$34,656	$36,100
Eos 2-Door Conv Manual Komfort SULEV	21	31	$31,622	$32,940

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2-Door Conv Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
C70 2-Door Conv Automatic	19	28	$37,553	$39,950

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,365

$32,677

$37,553

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$24,850

$34,040

$39,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$414 / month

$567 / month

$666 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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8.2

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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.

If you’re alright sinking into anonymity but want a delightful top-down experience with an excellent all-season folding top, the 2011 Volkswagen Eos is it.

Attractively restyled this year, the 2011 Volvo C70—a coupe that becomes a convertible—offers a strong overall package with a clean, pleasant interior.

TCC Likes

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

Well-designed folding hardtop
Excellent dual-clutch transmission
Premium interior feel

Cavernous trunk space (with the top up)
Updated styling keeps car fresh
Good steering feel

TCC Dislikes

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

Anonymous (top-up) exterior
Small on trunk space
Noisy wind deflector

Tiny, awkward, hard-to-access trunk space (with the top down)
Very small rear seats
Cockpit quirks that remind you it's a Volvo

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

22 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

30 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Minicompact

Subcompact

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

35.8

36.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

39.2

41.5

47.0

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

42.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

53.1

Second Leg Room (in)

29.3

32.5

33.9

Front Head Room (in)

38.4

37.5

38.2

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

41.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

50.3

54.7

53.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

77.4

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

146.6

173.6

181.7

Height, Overall (in)

55.7

56.8

55.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

57.8

61.1

61.4

Wheelbase (in)

97.1

101.5

103.9

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

26.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

66.3

70.5

72.3

Track Width, Front (in)

57.4

60.8

61.0

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

9.2

6.6-10.5

12.8

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2 x - TBD -

10.6 x - TBD -

11.0 x 0.4

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.0 x - TBD -

12.3 x - TBD -

12.6 x 1.0

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Four Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

14.5

15.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.1

35.8

38.7

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

2.58

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.1

- TBD -

Tires

Front Tire Size

P195/55R16

P235/45HR17

P235/45VR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P195/55R16

P235/45HR17

P235/45VR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2701

3516

3837

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

17 x 7.0

17 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

17 x 7.0

17 x 7.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

5.5

7.6

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

570

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

140

- TBD -

Engine

Displacement

1.6L/97.5

2.0L/121

2.5L/154

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

121 @ 6000

200 @ 5100-6000

227 @ 5000

Engine Type

Gas 4-Cyl

Turbocharged Gas I4

Turbocharged Gas I5

Fuel System

EFI

Direct Injection

EFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

114 @ 4250

207 @ 1800-5000

236 @ 1500 - 5000

Engine Order Code

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

0.91

1.02

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.99

5.11

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.79

2.05

3.03

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.35

4.06/3.14

2.27

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.91

0.90

1.34

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.68

0.76

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.21

3.46

4.66

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.19

1.30

1.98

Summary

Body Style

2 Door Convertible

Vehicle Name

MINI Cooper Convertible

Volkswagen Eos

Volvo C70

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

0.91

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-link

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 -

0.87

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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

6.0

7.5

8.1

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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