The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Roadster Cooper (12 - 15) vs. MINI Roadster Cooper SD Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 22,600

€ 29,300

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Roadster Cooper is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.2 inches lower.
Roadster Cooper
Roadster Cooper SD
54.5
66.3
75.3
54.7
66.3
75.3
66.3 in
Width
66.3 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.3 in
54.5 in
Height
54.7 in
97.1
146.8
97.1
147
146.8 in
Length
147 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Roadster Cooper
Roadster Cooper SD
2635 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3109 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3318 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
7.35 %

General
Roadster Cooper
Roadster Cooper SD
R59
Generation
R59
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Roadster Cooper
Roadster Cooper SD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Roadster Cooper
120 hp
141 hp
Roadster Cooper SD
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
225 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Roadster Cooper
118 lb‑ft
225 lb‑ft
Roadster Cooper SD
Performance
Roadster Cooper
Roadster Cooper SD
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Roadster Cooper
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Roadster Cooper SD
▶ REPLAY
21.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Roadster Cooper
21.96 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
Roadster Cooper SD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Roadster Cooper
Roadster Cooper SD
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Roadster Cooper
41 mpg
44 mpg
Roadster Cooper SD
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
48 mpg
highway
53 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
436 mi
Range
460 mi
Roadster Cooper
436 mi
460 mi
Roadster Cooper SD
Environmental Impact
108 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).
111 kWh
Roadster Cooper
108 kWh
111 kWh
Roadster Cooper SD
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Roadster Cooper
Roadster Cooper SD
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
474 lb
Maximum Payload
474 lb
6.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.8 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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