The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Nissan Micra 1.2 XTronic (13 - 17)
€ 26,300

€ 13,900

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The MINI Cooper SD 3-door is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the Nissan Micra 1.2.
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Nissan Micra 1.2
55.4
66.3
75.3
59.8
65.6
73.4
66.3 in
Width
65.6 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
73.4 in
55.4 in
Height
59.8 in
97.1
146.8
96.5
150.6
146.8 in
Length
150.6 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Nissan Micra 1.2
2745 lb
Curb Weight
2282 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3142 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
16.87 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Nissan Micra 1.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 6000 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
141 hp
79 hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
225 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
81 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
225 lb‑ft
81 lb‑ft
Nissan Micra 1.2
Performance
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Nissan Micra 1.2
127 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Micra 1.2
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19.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.89 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
19.47 lb/hp
28.89 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
44 mpg
44 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
55 mpg
highway
51 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
469 mi
Range
472 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
469 mi
472 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
102.4 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
109.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Nissan Micra 1.2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.5 cu ft





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