2015 MINI Cooper vs 2015 Scion iQ

2015 MINI Cooper

2015 Scion iQ

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2-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cooper Convertible 2-Door	27	34	$24,360	$25,700
Cooper Convertible 2-Door John Cooper Works	26	35	$32,105	$35,850
Cooper Convertible 2-Door S	26	35	$26,315	$28,700
Cooper Coupe 2-Door	29	37	$20,880	$22,000
Cooper Coupe 2-Door John Cooper Works	26	35	$28,590	$31,900
Cooper Coupe 2-Door S	26	35	$23,225	$25,300
Cooper Hardtop 2-Door HB	29	40	$19,660	$20,700
Cooper Hardtop 2-Door HB John Cooper Works	25	31	$27,435	$30,600
Cooper Hardtop 2-Door HB S	24	34	$22,130	$24,100
Cooper Hardtop 4 Door 4-Door HB	29	40	$20,600	$21,700
Cooper Hardtop 4 Door 4-Door HB S	24	34	$23,040	$25,100
Cooper Paceman ALL4 2-Door John Cooper Works	25	31	$31,885	$35,600
Cooper Paceman ALL4 2-Door S	25	31	$26,225	$28,600
Cooper Paceman FWD 2-Door	27	34	$22,335	$23,550
Cooper Paceman FWD 2-Door S	26	32	$24,680	$26,900
Cooper Roadster 2-Door	27	34	$24,735	$26,100
Cooper Roadster 2-Door John Cooper Works	26	35	$32,465	$36,250
Cooper Roadster 2-Door S	26	35	$26,680	$29,100

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3-Door HB

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
iQ 3-Door HB	36	37	$14,882	$15,665

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,360

$14,882

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,700

$15,665

Monthly Payment Estimate

$428 / month

$261 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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6.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 MINI Cooper hardtop is a slightly larger car with all the virtues of earlier MINIs and fewer drawbacks; it's nicer and quieter inside, the base car is closer to the Cooper S in performance, and it retains the rollerskate handling and cheeky character it's always had.

The 2015 Scion iQ is made for city dwellers who have trouble finding parking; others will see it as a fashion accessory or a vehicular oddity.

TCC Likes

Classic MINI styling
Same rollerskate handling
Nicer, quieter interior

Headroom even for tall adults
Space-efficient interior
Tiny package, 3+1 seats

TCC Dislikes

Still not really a four-seater
Options get pricey fast
Cooper S less impressive vs base

Marginal acceleration at best
Fuel efficiency not as good as hybrids
No manual gearbox option

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

36 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

37 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Minicompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

50.3

53.1

Second Leg Room (in)

29.9

28.6

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

40.9

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

35.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

39.2

50.2

Front Head Room (in)

38.4

37.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

73.8

Second Hip Room (in)

33.8

Front Hip Room (in)

53.9

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

146.6

120.1

Height, Overall (in)

55.4

59.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

57.8

57.5

Wheelbase (in)

97.1

78.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

66.3

66.1

Track Width, Front (in)

57.4

58.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

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

7.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

7.1

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

8.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.2

26.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P195/55VR16

P175/60HR16

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P195/55VR16

P175/60HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

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

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

16 X 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

89 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.6 L/98

1.3 L/81

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

121 @ 6000

94 @ 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

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

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.35

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.19

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.14

Summary

Vehicle Name

MINI Cooper Convertible

Scion iQ

Body Style

Convertible

Hatchback

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

5.9

4.8 (Est)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

16.7

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

3.5

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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