2014 MINI Cooper vs 2014 Scion tC

2014 MINI Cooper

2014 Scion tC

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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 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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2-Door HB Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
tC 2-Door HB Automatic	23	31	$19,199	$20,210
tC 2-Door HB Automatic 10 Series	23	31	$21,318	$22,440
tC 2-Door HB Automatic Monogram	23	31	$21,279	$22,400
tC 2-Door HB Manual	23	31	$18,249	$19,210
tC 2-Door HB Manual 10 Series	23	31	$20,368	$21,440
tC 2-Door HB Manual Monogram	23	31	$20,329	$21,400

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$23,140

$19,199

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,150

$20,210

Monthly Payment Estimate

$419 / month

$337 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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7.6

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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 Scion tC coupe has an interesting personality, made a bit better this year, but it's standing in the shadow of the excellent FR-S sports car.

TCC Likes

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

Smooth, strong engine
Good ride quality for a coupe
Chances to upgrade at the dealership

TCC Dislikes

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

Tight headroom
Lacks sharp driving feel
Interior materials: Are they upgraded enough?

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Minicompact Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

50.3

55.4

Second Leg Room (in)

29.9

34.6

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

41.8

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

36.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

39.2

52.1

Front Head Room (in)

38.4

37.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

88.4

Front Hip Room (in)

52.6

Second Hip Room (in)

48.5

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

146.6

176.6

Height, Overall (in)

55.4

55.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

57.8

61.4

Wheelbase (in)

97.1

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

66.3

70.7

Track Width, Front (in)

57.4

60.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.3

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

14.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.2

37.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P195/55VR16

P225/45WR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P195/55VR16

P225/45WR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2701

3124

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

18 X 7.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

480

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

118 @ 4250

172 @ 4100

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.6 L/98

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

121 @ 6000

179 @ 6000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.79

1.90

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.91

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.68

0.61

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.21

3.30

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.35

3.82

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.19

1.42

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.14

4.15

Summary

Vehicle Name

MINI Cooper Convertible

Scion tC

Body Style

Convertible

Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

5.8

7.0

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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