The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper (10 - 10) vs. Opel Corsa 1.2 (14 - 19)
€ 19,300

€ 12,100

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.7 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Opel Corsa 1.2.
MINI Cooper 3-door
Opel Corsa 1.2
55.4
66.3
75.3
58.2
68.3
76.5
66.3 in
Width
68.3 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
55.4 in
Height
58.2 in
97.1
145.6
98.8
158.3
145.6 in
Length
158.3 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
98.8 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper 3-door
Opel Corsa 1.2
2513 lb
Curb Weight
2469 lb
3340 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.75 %

General
MINI Cooper 3-door
Opel Corsa 1.2
R56
Generation
X15
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper 3-door
Opel Corsa 1.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 5600 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
120 hp
69 hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
85 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 lb‑ft
85 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.2
Performance
MINI Cooper 3-door
Opel Corsa 1.2
126 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
728 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.2
▶ REPLAY
20.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.78 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
20.94 lb/hp
35.78 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper 3-door
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
44 mpg
44 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.2
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
52 mpg
highway
51 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
460 mi
Range
518 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
460 mi
518 mi
Opel Corsa 1.2
Environmental Impact
102.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
102.4 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
102.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper 3-door
Opel Corsa 1.2
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.9 cu ft