The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Nissan Micra 1.2 (11 - 13)
€ 21,200

€ 10,800

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The MINI Cooper 3-door is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 4.3 inches lower than the Nissan Micra 1.2.
MINI Cooper 3-door
Nissan Micra 1.2
55.4
66.3
75.3
59.6
65.6
73.4
66.3 in
Width
65.6 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
73.4 in
55.4 in
Height
59.6 in
97.1
146.6
96.5
148.8
146.6 in
Length
148.8 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper 3-door
Nissan Micra 1.2
2624 lb
Curb Weight
2172 lb
3450 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3142 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
17.23 %

General
MINI Cooper 3-door
Nissan Micra 1.2
R56
Generation
K13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper 3-door
Nissan Micra 1.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 6000 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
120 hp
79 hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
81 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 lb‑ft
81 lb‑ft
Nissan Micra 1.2
Performance
MINI Cooper 3-door
Nissan Micra 1.2
122 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Nissan Micra 1.2
▶ REPLAY
21.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
21.87 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper 3-door
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
47 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
37 mpg
47 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
46 mpg
highway
55 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
388 mi
Range
510 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
388 mi
510 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2
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).
94.8 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
121.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper 3-door
Nissan Micra 1.2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.5 cu ft





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