The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S Automatic (06 - 10) vs. Nissan Micra 1.2 (11 - 13)
€ 24,600
€ 10,800
€ 24,600
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 S 3-door is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 4.3 inches lower than the Nissan Micra 1.2.
MINI Cooper S 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
146.2
96.5
148.8
146.2 in
Length
148.8 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Nissan Micra 1.2
2712 lb
Curb Weight
2172 lb
3538 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3142 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
19.91 %
General
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Nissan Micra 1.2
R56
Generation
K13
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade 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 S 3-door
Nissan Micra 1.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
173 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 6000 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
173 hp
79 hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
81 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
177 lb‑ft
81 lb‑ft
Nissan Micra 1.2
Performance
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Nissan Micra 1.2
137 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper S 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Micra 1.2
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15.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
15.68 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
47 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
33 mpg
47 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
41 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
437 mi
Range
510 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
437 mi
510 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 S 3-door
134.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 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
