2022 MINI Cooper vs 2020 Subaru BRZ

2022 MINI Cooper

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2020 Subaru BRZ

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Cooper FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Convertible Cooper FWD	N/A	N/A	$25,870	$27,900
Convertible Cooper S FWD	N/A	N/A	$29,550	$31,900
Convertible John Cooper Works FWD	N/A	N/A	$35,990	$38,900
Hardtop 2 Door Cooper FWD	27	37	$21,270	$22,900
Hardtop 2 Door Cooper S FWD	23	33	$24,950	$26,900
Hardtop 2 Door Cooper SE FWD	N/A	N/A	$27,710	$29,900
Hardtop 2 Door John Cooper Works FWD	22	31	$30,470	$32,900
Hardtop 2 Door Oxford Edition FWD	27	37	$19,000	$22,900
Hardtop 4 Door Cooper FWD	N/A	N/A	$22,190	$23,900
Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S FWD	N/A	N/A	$25,870	$27,900
Hardtop 4 Door Oxford Edition FWD	N/A	N/A	$20,000	$23,900

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Limited Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
BRZ Limited Automatic	24	33	$28,270	$29,945
BRZ Limited Manual	21	29	$27,367	$28,845
BRZ tS Manual	20	27	$29,831	$31,495

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$25,870

$28,270

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,900

$29,945

Monthly Payment Estimate

$465 / month

$499 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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5.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2022 Mini Cooper offers vintage-themed thrills for just about any budget.

Like a featherweight champion, the 2020 Subaru BRZ proves lighter and smaller can sometimes be superior.

TCC Likes

Go-kart handling
Turbocharged power
Fun style

Scalpel-precise handling
Back-to-basics sports car
Return of track-ready tS

TCC Dislikes

Not very spacious
So-so safety scores
Electric version’s limited range

Not quite enough power
Steeper cost of entry this year
Puny back seat

Fuel Economy

City

Coming Soon

24 mpg

Highway

Coming Soon

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Minicompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

76.3

76.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.5

Second Leg Room (in)

30.9

29.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

41.9

Second Head Room (in)

Second Shoulder Room (in)

39.7

51.7

Front Head Room (in)

40.3

37.1

Front Hip Room (in)

53.1

Second Hip Room (in)

45.3

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

152.2

166.7

Height, Overall (in)

55.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.1

60.6

Wheelbase (in)

98.2

101.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.9

Track Width, Front (in)

59.1

59.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.9

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

11.4

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

13.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P175/65HR15

P215/45WR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P175/65HR15

P215/45WR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2892

2840

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

130

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

390

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

162 @ 1480

151 @ 6400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.5 L/91

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

134 @ 4500

200 @ 7000

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3

Premium Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/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

3.54

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.42

4.10

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.24

1.40

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.54

3.17

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

2.06

Trans Order Code

ZMT

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.97

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.68

0.58

Summary

Vehicle Name

MINI Convertible

Subaru BRZ

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

5.7

6.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

6.9

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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