2017 MINI Cooper vs 2017 Nissan Juke vs 2017 Volkswagen Beetle

2017 MINI Cooper

2017 Nissan Juke

2017 Volkswagen Beetle

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Cooper FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Convertible Cooper FWD	28	37	$24,595	$25,950
Convertible Cooper S FWD	23	32	$27,135	$29,600
Convertible John Cooper Works FWD	22	31	$31,885	$35,600
Hardtop 2 Door Cooper FWD	28	38	$19,895	$20,950
Hardtop 2 Door Cooper S FWD	23	32	$22,405	$24,400
Hardtop 2 Door John Cooper Works FWD	23	32	$27,700	$30,900
Hardtop 4 Door Cooper FWD	28	37	$20,835	$21,950
Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S FWD	23	32	$23,315	$25,400

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AWD NISMO

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
JUKE AWD NISMO	26	30	$26,286	$27,230
JUKE AWD NISMO RS	25	29	$28,973	$30,020
JUKE AWD S	26	30	$21,459	$22,100
JUKE AWD SL	26	30	$26,007	$26,940
JUKE AWD SV	26	30	$23,559	$24,400
JUKE FWD NISMO	27	33	$23,973	$24,830
JUKE FWD NISMO RS	26	31	$27,047	$28,020
JUKE FWD S	28	32	$19,667	$20,250
JUKE FWD SL	28	32	$24,368	$25,240
JUKE FWD SV	28	32	$21,777	$22,550

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#PinkBeetle Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Beetle #PinkBeetle Automatic	24	33	$21,015	$21,890
Beetle 1.8T Classic Automatic	24	33	$19,657	$20,475
Beetle 1.8T Dune Automatic	24	31	$23,035	$23,995
Beetle 1.8T S Automatic	24	33	$19,195	$19,995
Beetle 1.8T SE Automatic	24	33	$21,553	$22,450
Beetle 1.8T SEL Automatic	24	33	$24,937	$25,975
Beetle R-Line 2.0T SEL DSG	23	29	$31,249	$32,550
Beetle Convertible #PinkBeetle Automatic	24	33	$25,723	$26,795
Beetle Convertible 1.8T Classic Automatic	24	33	$23,995	$24,995
Beetle Convertible 1.8T Dune Automatic	24	31	$28,219	$29,395
Beetle Convertible 1.8T S Automatic	24	33	$23,737	$24,725
Beetle Convertible 1.8T SE Automatic	24	33	$25,681	$26,750
Beetle Convertible 1.8T SEL Automatic	24	33	$29,064	$30,275

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,595

$26,286

$21,015

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,950

$27,230

$21,890

Monthly Payment Estimate

$433 / month

$454 / month

$365 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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5.0

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6.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Mini Cooper is still one of the most fun cars to drive on the road today.

The 2017 Nissan Juke is best considered as the sportiest pick among subcompact crossovers, but it does come at a price.

A versatile, retro throwback, the Volkswagen Beetle offers a decent value but not a lot of high-tech features... kind of like the original.

TCC Likes

Sharp interior
Sharper handling
Available all-wheel drive

Fun and funky good looks
Good outward visibility
Great steering

Modern update of the classic Beetle
Nice vintage touches
R-Line's turbo thrust

TCC Dislikes

Not really a four-seater
Much more expensive than competitors
Nickle-and-dime on some options

Cramped interior
Poor gas mileage
Bounding, bouncy ride

Low-buck interior
Light on safety features
Maybe should have been quirkier?

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

26 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

37 mpg

30 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Minicompact Cars

Small Station Wagon

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

76.3

86.7

85.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.6

55.3

Second Leg Room (in)

30.9

32.1

31.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

42.1

41.3

Second Head Room (in)

36.7

37.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

39.7

51.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.8

39.6

39.4

Second Hip Room (in)

48.4

Front Hip Room (in)

51.5

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

151.1

163.8

168.4

Height, Overall (in)

55.7

61.8

58.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.1

59.3

60.9

Wheelbase (in)

98.2

99.6

100

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.7

71.2

Track Width, Front (in)

59.1

62.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.6

5.7

Liftover Height (in)

30.7

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7

11.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

11.5

10.7

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.6

11.8

14.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.4

35.1

35.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P175/65HR15

P225/45YR18

P215/55HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P175/65HR15

P225/45YR18

P215/55HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2855

3180

3012

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5.5

18 X 7

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5.5

18 X 7

17 X 7

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

110

140

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

330

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

162 @ 1250

177 @ 2000

184 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.5 L/91

1.6 L/99

1.8 L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

134 @ 4500

188 @ 5600

170 @ 4800

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.62

2.63 - 0.38

4.46

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.42

5.69

3.87

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.24

1.56

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

0.85

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.54

1.96

3.19

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.93

2.51

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.97

1.14

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.68

0.67

Summary

Vehicle Name

MINI Convertible

Nissan JUKE

Volkswagen Beetle

Body Style

Convertible

Sport Utility

Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

5.5

6.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

26.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

35.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

10.5

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

55.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

10.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

26.6

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

15.4

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

29.9

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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