The Comparative Analysis :
MINI John Cooper Works Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Opel Corsa 1.2 (11 - 14)
€ 31,100

€ 12,000

€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI John Cooper Works 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the Opel Corsa 1.2.
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Opel Corsa 1.2
55.4
66.3
75.3
58.6
67.4
76.5
66.3 in
Width
67.4 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
55.4 in
Height
58.6 in
97.1
146.8
98.9
157.4
146.8 in
Length
157.4 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
98.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Opel Corsa 1.2
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2469 lb
3560 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
11.12 %

General
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Opel Corsa 1.2
R56
Generation
S07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Opel Corsa 1.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 5600 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
208 hp
69 hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
192 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
85 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
192 lb‑ft
85 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.2
Performance
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Opel Corsa 1.2
147 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.2
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13.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.78 lb/hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
13.36 lb/hp
35.78 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Opel Corsa 1.2
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
43 mpg
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
33 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.2
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
437 mi
Range
508 mi
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
437 mi
508 mi
Opel Corsa 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).
104.1 kWh
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
134.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Opel Corsa 1.2
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
783 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft





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