2012 MINI Cooper vs 2012 Scion iQ

2012 MINI Cooper

2012 Scion iQ

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2-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cooper Convertible 2-Door	27	35	$22,455	$24,950
Cooper Convertible 2-Door John Cooper Works	25	33	$31,590	$35,100
Cooper Convertible 2-Door S	27	35	$25,155	$27,950
Cooper Hardtop 2-Door Coupe	29	37	$17,550	$19,500
Cooper Hardtop 2-Door Coupe John Cooper Works	25	33	$26,910	$29,900
Cooper Hardtop 2-Door Coupe S	27	35	$20,790	$23,100

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3-Door HB

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
iQ 3-Door HB	36	37	$14,501	$15,265

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,455

$14,501

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$24,950

$15,265

Monthly Payment Estimate

$416 / month

$254 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

If you're looking for style with a dash of sport and a handful of practicality, the MINI Cooper Coupe is a great choice.

The appeal of the 2012 Scion iQ minicar is limited; but for parking-challenged urban dwellers, it's charming.

TCC Likes

Great handling
Good gas mileage, even in sportier models
More practicality than you'd expect

Innovative seating arrangement
Superb interior materials
Tall folks fit!

TCC Dislikes

Ultimately still a front-drive sports car
Can be pricey when well-equipped
Some of the interior materials are sub-par

Sub-40-mpg highway rating
Slow acceleration
No available manual gearbox

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

36 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

37 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Minicompact

Mini Compact

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

50.3

53.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

73.8

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

35.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

39.2

50.2

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

40.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

53.9

Second Leg Room (in)

29.3

28.6

Front Head Room (in)

38.4

37.7

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

33.8

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.3

Length, Overall (in)

146.6

120.1

Height, Overall (in)

55.7

59.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

57.8

57.5

Wheelbase (in)

97.1

78.7

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

66.3

66.1

Track Width, Front (in)

57.4

58.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

9.2

16.7

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

4-wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Electric

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

7.1 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.0 x - TBD -

10.0 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

8.5

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.1

13.2

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.1

12.9

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Electric

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

2.9

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Front Tire Size

P195/55R16

P175/60R16

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

N/A

- TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

P195/55R16

P175/60R16

Rear Tire Order Code

N/A

- TBD -

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2701

2127

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

16 x 5.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

16 x 5.0

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

5.5

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

- TBD -

Engine

Displacement

1.6L/97.5

1.3L/81

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

121 @ 6000

94 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas 4-Cyl

Gas I4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

118 @ 4250

89 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

- TBD -

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)

1.19

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.14

- TBD -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.79

Trans Order Code

- TBD -

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.35

- TBD -

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.91

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Continuously Variable Ratio

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.68

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.21

- TBD -

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Vehicle Name

MINI Cooper Convertible

Scion iQ

Body Style

Convertible

3 Door Hatchback

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

0.83

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-link

Torsion beam

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

- TBD -

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

6.1

5.1

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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