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- 2008 MINI Cooper
- Cooper Hardtop 2dr Cpe
- 2008 Volkswagen Beetle
- New Beetle Coupe 2dr Man S
| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| EPA Classification | |
| Minicompact | Sub-Compact |
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | |
| Gas 4-Cyl | Gas I5 |
| Displacement | |
| 1.6L/97.5 | 2.5L/151 |
| Fuel System | |
| EFI | SMPI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | |
| 118 @ 6000 | 150 @ 5000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | |
| 114 @ 4250 | 170 @ 3750 |
| Transmission | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | |
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | |
| 6 | 5 |
| Trans Description Cont. | |
| Manual | Manual w/OD |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | |
| 3.21 | 3.78 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | |
| 1.79 | 2.12 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | |
| 1.19 | 1.36 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | |
| 0.91 | 1.03 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | |
| 0.78 | 0.84 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | |
| 0.68 | |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | |
| 3.14 | 3.60 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | |
| 4.35 | 3.65 |
| Mileage | |
|---|---|
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | |
| 28 | 20 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | |
| 37 | 28 |
| Electrical | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | |
| 150 | 140 |
| Cooling System | |
|---|---|
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) | |
| 4.4 | 10.0 |
| Weight Information | |
|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | |
| 2546 | 2884 |
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | |
| MacPherson | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | |
| Multi-Link | Torsion Beam |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | |
| MacPherson Strut | |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) | |
| 0.91 | |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) | |
| 0.71 | |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Brake Type | |
| Pwr | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | |
| 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | |
| Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | |
| Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | |
| 11.0 x 0.87 | 11.03 x 0.87 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | |
| 10.2 x 0.39 | 9.13 x 0.35 |
| Tires | |
|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | |
| P175/65R15 | P205/55HR16 |
| Rear Tire Size | |
| P175/65R15 | P205/55HR16 |
| Spare Tire Size | |
| Compact | Compact |
| Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Front Wheel Size (in) | |
| 15 x 5.5 | 16 x 6.5 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | |
| 15 x 5.5 | 16 x 6.5 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) | |
| Compact | 16 x 6.5 |
| Front Wheel Material | |
| Aluminum | Alloy |
| Rear Wheel Material | |
| Aluminum | Alloy |
| Spare Wheel Material | |
| Steel | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Steering Type | |
| Electric Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | |
| 14.1 | 15.6 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | |
| 3.04 | |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | |
| 35.1 | 35.8 |
| Fuel Tank | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | |
| 10.6 | 14.5 |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase (in) | |
| 97.1 | 98.8 |
| Length, Overall (in) | |
| 145.6 | 161.1 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | |
| 66.3 | 67.9 |
| Height, Overall (in) | |
| 55.4 | 59.0 |
| Tread Width, Front (in) | |
| 57.4 | 59.4 |
| Tread Width, Rear (in) | |
| 57.8 | 58.8 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | |
| 4.6 | |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³) | |
| 5.7 | |
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³) | |
| 24.0 | |
| Trunk Volume (ft³) | |
| 12.0 | |
| Interior Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity | |
| 4 | 4 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) | |
| 81 | |
| Front Head Room (in) | |
| 38.8 | 38.2 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | |
| 41.4 | 39.4 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | |
| 50.3 | 52.8 |
| Second Head Room (in) | |
| 37.6 | 36.7 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | |
| 29.9 | 33.5 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | |
| 44.7 | 49.3 |
| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Name | |
| Cooper Hardtop | New Beetle |
| Body Style | |
| 2 Door Coupe | 2 Door Coupe |