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volkswagen or mini?

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64 votes
2008 MINI Cooper
Cooper Hardtop 2dr Cpe
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