The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper Automatic (10 - 10) vs. Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi (17 - 18)
€ 20,800

€ 16,200

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,200
ⓘ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 11.8 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi.
MINI Cooper 3-door
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
55.4
66.3
75.3
57.3
68.6
76.2
66.3 in
Width
68.6 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.2 in
55.4 in
Height
57.3 in
97.1
145.6
99.4
157.4
145.6 in
Length
157.4 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper 3-door
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
2601 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3428 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.38 %

General
MINI Cooper 3-door
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
R56
Generation
K14
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper 3-door
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
120 hp
89 hp
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
Performance
MINI Cooper 3-door
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
122 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
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21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.24 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
21.68 lb/hp
28.24 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper 3-door
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
64 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
37 mpg
64 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
27 mpg
city
57 mpg
46 mpg
highway
67 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
388 mi
Range
688 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
388 mi
688 mi
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
76.1 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
121.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper 3-door
Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft






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