The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S (06 - 10) vs. Abarth Punto (11 - 13)
€ 23,100

€ 19,500

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper S 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13.8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Abarth Punto.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Abarth Punto
55.4
66.3
75.3
58.2
67.8
75.6
66.3 in
Width
67.8 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.6 in
55.4 in
Height
58.2 in
97.1
146.2
98.8
160
146.2 in
Length
160 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
98.8 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Abarth Punto
2657 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.36 %

General
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Abarth Punto
R56
Generation
ZAF 199
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Abarth Punto
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
955 A8.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
173 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
173 hp
161 hp
Abarth Punto
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Abarth Punto
Performance
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Abarth Punto
140 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper S 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Abarth Punto
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15.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
15.36 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Abarth Punto
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Abarth Punto
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
37 mpg
39 mpg
Abarth Punto
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
485 mi
Range
459 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
485 mi
459 mi
Abarth Punto
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).
115.6 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
121.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
Abarth Punto
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Abarth Punto
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft





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