Compare Mini Roadster vs Volkswagen Beetle A5 Cabriolet

Variants
Cooper
Cooper AT
Cooper S
Cooper S AT
Cooper SD
Cooper SD AT
1.2 TSI
1.2 TSI DSG
1.4 TSI
1.4 TSI DSG
2.0 TDI 110
2.0 TDI 110 DSG
2.0 TDI 150
2.0 TDI 150 DSG
2.0 TSI
2.0 TSI DSG

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
240 L / 8.5 cu-ft
225 L / 7.9 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
2
4
Payload
290 kg / 639 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Offroad | Approach Angle
13.6 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
11.0 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
14.8 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Semi-independent, coil spring
Turning Circle
10.7 m / 35.1 ft
10.8 m / 35.4 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
134 mm / 5.3 in
136 mm / 5.4 in
Size | Height
1473 mm / 58.0 in
Size | Width
1683 mm / 66.3 in
Wheelbase
2467 mm / 97.1 in

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
Transmission | Gears
6-speed

Production

Availability
2012 ~ 2015

Reviews

Neofiliac score
13%
39%
Pros
  • Decent handling
  • Rather good styling
  • Improved performance
Cons
  • Very, very ugly
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity
  • No independent rear suspensions
  • Only available with small engines
  • Lingering reliability concerns

Price

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