The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo (19 - ..)
€ 26,300

€ 17,500

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper SD 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo.
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
55.4
66.3
75.3
56.4
69.5
77.2
66.3 in
Width
69.5 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
55.4 in
Height
56.4 in
97.1
146.8
99.9
159.8
146.8 in
Length
159.8 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
2745 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
6.41 %

General
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
R56
Generation
U
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
141 hp
99 hp
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
225 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
225 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Performance
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
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19.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.94 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
19.47 lb/hp
25.94 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
44 mpg
56 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
55 mpg
highway
65 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
469 mi
Range
651 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
469 mi
651 mi
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
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).
79.5 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
109.1 kWh
79.5 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Opel Corsa 1.2 DI Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft






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