2019 MINI Cooper vs 2019 Volkswagen Beetle

2019 MINI Cooper

2019 Volkswagen Beetle

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Cooper FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Convertible Cooper FWD	28	37	$24,950	$26,900
Convertible Cooper S FWD	23	32	$28,630	$30,900
Convertible John Cooper Works FWD	22	31	$34,150	$36,900
Hardtop 2 Door Cooper FWD	28	38	$20,350	$21,900
Hardtop 2 Door Cooper S FWD	23	32	$24,030	$25,900
Hardtop 2 Door John Cooper Works FWD	23	32	$29,550	$31,900
Hardtop 2 Door Oxford Edition FWD	28	38	$19,000	$21,900
Hardtop 4 Door Cooper FWD	28	37	$21,270	$22,900
Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S FWD	23	32	$24,950	$26,900
Hardtop 4 Door Oxford Edition FWD	28	37	$20,000	$22,900

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Final Edition SE Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Beetle Final Edition SE Automatic	26	33	$22,124	$23,045
Beetle Final Edition SEL Automatic	26	33	$24,955	$25,995
Beetle S Automatic	26	33	$20,059	$20,895
Beetle SE Automatic	26	33	$23,419	$24,395
Beetle Convertible Final Edition SE Automatic	26	33	$26,203	$27,295
Beetle Convertible Final Edition SEL Automatic	26	33	$28,795	$29,995
Beetle Convertible S Automatic	26	33	$24,955	$25,995
Beetle Convertible SE Automatic	26	33	$27,259	$28,395

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,950

$22,124

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$26,900

$23,045

Monthly Payment Estimate

$448 / month

$384 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.5

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5.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Mini Cooper makes no apologies for its heritage, packing charm and fun into a pint-size package.

The 2019 Volkswagen Beetle offers a surprising amount of value and a great warranty.

TCC Likes

Standout style
BMW-lite quality
Sharp handling

Decent value
Excellent warranty
Rides well

TCC Dislikes

Limited passenger space
Cramped cargo area
Expensive options

Downscale interior
Pared lineup
No active safety tech

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

26 mpg

Highway

37 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Minicompact Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

76.3

85.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

Second Leg Room (in)

30.9

31.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

41.3

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

39.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.8

39.4

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

151.1

168.8

Height, Overall (in)

55.7

58.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.1

61.1

Wheelbase (in)

98.2

100.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.9

Track Width, Front (in)

59.1

62.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.7

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

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

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

14.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P175/65HR15

P215/55HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P175/65HR15

P215/55HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2855

3045

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5.5

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5.5

17 X 7

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

140

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

330

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

162 @ 1250

184 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.5 L/91

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

134 @ 4400

174 @ 5000

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3

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

4.46

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.42

3.23

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.24

1.56

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

0.85

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.54

3.19

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.93

2.51

Trans Order Code

ZMT-1

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.97

1.14

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.68

0.67

Summary

Vehicle Name

MINI Convertible

Volkswagen Beetle

Body Style

Convertible

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

5.7

6.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

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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