2017 MINI Cooper vs 2017 smart fortwo

2017 MINI Cooper

2017 smart fortwo

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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 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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passion coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
fortwo passion coupe	31	39	$15,010	$16,140
fortwo prime cabriolet	31	38	$18,507	$19,900
fortwo prime coupe	31	39	$16,266	$17,490
fortwo proxy cabriolet	31	38	$19,437	$20,900
fortwo proxy coupe	31	39	$17,186	$18,480
fortwo pure coupe	31	39	$13,625	$14,650
fortwo electric drive passion cabriolet	N/A	N/A	$26,040	$28,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,595

$15,010

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,950

$16,140

Monthly Payment Estimate

$433 / month

$269 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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5.2

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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 Smart ForTwo is the easiest car to park that you can buy, but if you have other needs, four-seat cars can offer more cabin space, equal fuel economy, and more flexibility.

TCC Likes

Sharp interior
Sharper handling
Available all-wheel drive

Easier parking than any other car
Beefier design
Better refinement

TCC Dislikes

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

Gas mileage not stellar
No safety ratings
Four-seat cars can be cheaper

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

31 mpg

Highway

37 mpg

39 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Minicompact Cars

Two-Seaters

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

Second Shoulder Room (in)

39.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.8

39.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

76.3

45.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

30.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

41.2

Front Hip Room (in)

45.4

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.5

Track Width, Front (in)

59.1

57.8

Length, Overall (in)

151.1

106.1

Height, Overall (in)

55.7

61.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.1

56.3

Wheelbase (in)

98.2

73.7

Liftover Height (in)

28.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.2

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.6

8.7

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.4

22.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P175/65HR15

P175/55TR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P175/65HR15

P155/60TR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2855

2050

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5.5

15 X 4.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3

Premium Unleaded I-3

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

162 @ 1250

100 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.5 L/91

1.0 L/55

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

134 @ 4500

89 @ 6200

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

410

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.97

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.68

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.62

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.42

4.53

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.24

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.54

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.93

Summary

Body Style

Convertible

Coupe

Vehicle Name

MINI Convertible

smart fortwo

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Other

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Other

Emissions

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

5.5

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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