The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper Automatic (10 - 13) vs. SEAT Ibiza 1.2 TDI (11 - 12)
€ 21,200

€ 15,200

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,200
ⓘ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 13 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Ibiza 1.2 TDI.
MINI Cooper 3-door
SEAT Ibiza 1.2 TDI
55.4
66.3
75.3
56.9
66.7
74.5
66.3 in
Width
66.7 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.5 in
55.4 in
Height
56.9 in
97.1
146.6
97.2
159.5
146.6 in
Length
159.5 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper 3-door
SEAT Ibiza 1.2 TDI
2624 lb
Curb Weight
2502 lb
3450 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3497 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.61 %

General
MINI Cooper 3-door
SEAT Ibiza 1.2 TDI
R56
Generation
6J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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
SEAT Ibiza 1.2 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
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
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
120 hp
74 hp
SEAT Ibiza 1.2 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
SEAT Ibiza 1.2 TDI
Performance
MINI Cooper 3-door
SEAT Ibiza 1.2 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Ibiza 1.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.81 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
21.87 lb/hp
33.81 lb/hp
SEAT Ibiza 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper 3-door
SEAT Ibiza 1.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
62 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
37 mpg
62 mpg
SEAT Ibiza 1.2 TDI
27 mpg
city
55 mpg
46 mpg
highway
71 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
388 mi
Range
736 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
388 mi
736 mi
SEAT Ibiza 1.2 TDI
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).
78.2 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
121.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
SEAT Ibiza 1.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper 3-door
SEAT Ibiza 1.2 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft





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