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2008 MINI Cooper

65%: 64 votes

2008 MINI Cooper: Cooper Hardtop 2dr Cpe

2008 Volkswagen Beetle

35%: 34 votes

2008 Volkswagen Beetle: New Beetle Coupe 2dr Man S

2008 MINI Cooper: Cooper Hardtop 2dr Cpe

2008 Volkswagen Beetle: New Beetle Coupe 2dr Man S

At-a-Glance Summary
* values are approximate
Average User Rating
4.5 Based on 17 reviews	4 Based on 6 reviews
MSRP and Invoice Pricing
$18,050 Invoice $16,245	$17,475 Invoice $16,381
Monthly Payment*
$353 /mo 5 years @ 6.5%	$342 /mo 5 years @ 6.5%

Fuel Summary
* values are approximate
Fuel Type
Gasoline	Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost (15,000 miles)*
$923 and up	$1,250 and up
Fuel Economy (city/hwy)*
28/37 mpg LessMediumMore	20/28 mpg LessMediumMore
Maximum Range (per tank)*
344 miles NearMediumFar	348 miles NearMediumFar

Engine Summary

Transmission
Manual Automatic optional	Manual
Drivetrain
FWD	FWD
Horsepower SAE Net @ RPM
118 @ 6000 LowMediumHigh	150 @ 5000 LowMediumHigh
Torque SAE Net @ RPM
114 @ 4250 LowMediumHigh	170 @ 3750 LowMediumHigh

Capacity Summary
* values are approximate
EPA Classification and Body Style
Mini Compact 2-Door Coupe	Sub Compact 2-Door Coupe
Passenger Seating
4	4
Cargo Room*
1 Suitcase 5.7 cubic feet	3 Suitcases 12 cubic feet

Warranty Summary

Basic Years
4 years	4 years
Basic Miles
50,000 miles	50,000 miles

Safety Summary

Frontal Driver Crash Test Rating
4	4
Frontal Passenger Crash Test Rating
4	4
NHTSA Rollover Rating
5	4

Dimensions Summary

Weight (lbs)
2,546 lbs LightMediumHeavy	2,884 lbs LightMediumHeavy
Length (inches)
145.6 inches ShortMediumLong	161.1 inches ShortMediumLong
Width (inches)
66.3 inches NarrowMediumWide	67.9 inches NarrowMediumWide
Height (inches)
55.4 inches ShortMediumTall	59 inches ShortMediumTall

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