2014 MINI Cooper vs 2014 Nissan Cube

2014 MINI Cooper

2014 Nissan Cube

Select style

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 Coupe 2-Door	29	37	$19,735	$21,450
Cooper Coupe 2-Door John Cooper Works	26	35	$28,840	$31,350
Cooper Coupe 2-Door S	26	35	$22,770	$24,750
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
Cooper Roadster 2-Door	28	35	$23,505	$25,550
Cooper Roadster 2-Door John Cooper Works	26	35	$32,845	$35,700
Cooper Roadster 2-Door S	26	35	$26,265	$28,550

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5-Door Wgn CVT S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
cube 5-Door Wgn CVT S	27	31	$17,446	$17,900
cube 5-Door Wgn CVT SL	27	31	$18,515	$19,000
cube 5-Door Wgn Manual S	25	30	$16,475	$16,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$23,140

$17,446

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,150

$17,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$419 / month

$298 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

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

The 2014 Nissan Cube is a boxy fashion statement that puts an emphasis on style, but at the expense of some practicality.

TCC Likes

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

Stylish and functional
Good value for the money
Smooth, quiet ride

TCC Dislikes

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

Finicky under crosswinds
Sub-par highway fuel economy
Back seat doesn't fold flat

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Minicompact Cars

Small Station Wagons

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

50.3

52.2

Second Leg Room (in)

29.9

35.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

42.4

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

40.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

39.2

52.4

Front Head Room (in)

38.4

42.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.7

Front Hip Room (in)

48.8

Second Hip Room (in)

47.6

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

146.6

156.7

Height, Overall (in)

55.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

57.8

58.3

Wheelbase (in)

97.1

99.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

66.3

66.7

Track Width, Front (in)

57.4

58.1

Liftover Height (in)

28.6

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

11.7

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

11.7

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.2

33.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P195/55VR16

P195/60HR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P195/55VR16

P195/60HR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2701

2823

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

15 X 6

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

15 X 6

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

480

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

110

Engine

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

118 @ 4250

127 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.6 L/98

1.8 L/108

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

121 @ 6000

122 @ 5200

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.79

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.91

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

CVT w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.68

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.21

2.56 - 0.43

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.35

5.47

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.19

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.69

Summary

Vehicle Name

MINI Cooper Convertible

Nissan cube

Body Style

Convertible

Wagon

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

5.8

6.6 (Est)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

58.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

11.4

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

39.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

11.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

9.5

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

45.2

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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