The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper (10 - 13) vs. Abarth Grande Punto Esseesse (08 - 10)
€ 19,700

€ 23,100

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 12.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Abarth Grande Punto.
MINI Cooper 3-door
Abarth Grande Punto
55.4
66.3
75.3
58.7
68
75.8
66.3 in
Width
68 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.8 in
55.4 in
Height
58.7 in
97.1
146.6
98.8
159.1
146.6 in
Length
159.1 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
98.8 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper 3-door
Abarth Grande Punto
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3362 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3671 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.75 %

General
MINI Cooper 3-door
Abarth Grande Punto
R56
Generation
ZAF 199
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper 3-door
Abarth Grande Punto
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
199 A8.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
120 hp
178 hp
Abarth Grande Punto
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
201 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 lb‑ft
201 lb‑ft
Abarth Grande Punto
Performance
MINI Cooper 3-door
Abarth Grande Punto
126 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

Abarth Grande Punto
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21.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.61 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
21.13 lb/hp
15.61 lb/hp
Abarth Grande Punto
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper 3-door
Abarth Grande Punto
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
44 mpg
35 mpg
Abarth Grande Punto
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
460 mi
Range
418 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
460 mi
418 mi
Abarth Grande Punto
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).
127 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
102.4 kWh
127 kWh
Abarth Grande Punto
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper 3-door
Abarth Grande Punto
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft





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