2010 MINI Cooper Hardtop
MSRP
$29,800
drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
epa classification
Mini-Compact
passenger capacity
4
energuide estimate - city
7.8
energuide estimate - hwy
5.7
engine type
Turbocharged Gas 4-Cyl
displacement
1.6L/98
sae net horsepower @ rpm
172 @ 5500
sae net torque @ rpm
177 @ 1600
trans type
6
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
50
wheelbase
97.1
length, overall
146.2
width, max w/o mirrors
66.3
height, overall
55.4
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
3174
Base Curb Weight
2673
Cruising Range - City
1506.98
Cruising Range - Hwy
2062.19
Fuel System
MED
Trans Description Cont.
Manual
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.31
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.13
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.48
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.14
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.95
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.82
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.23
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.65
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Front Tire Size
P195/55R16
Rear Tire Size
P195/55R16
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Steering Type
Electric Pwr Assist
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
14.1
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35.1
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.6 x -TBD-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.2 x -TBD-
Front Head Room
38.8
Front Leg Room
41.4
Second Head Room
37.6
Second Leg Room
29.9
Track Width, Front
57.2
Track Width, Rear
57.5
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
5.6
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
24.0
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Mini’s basic car enters 2010 with few changes to its highly successful combination. Power for the Cooper Classic and Cooper come from a 118-hp 1.6-litre four-cylinder, while the Cooper S uses a turbocharged 172-hp version. The Cooper JCW gets a 210-hp version of that same engine, along with bigger wheels, stiffer suspension and other performance-enhancing tweaks. The cabin is tight for four people, but cargo area is reasonably generous.

Pros

Hugely entertaining

Cons

Pricey