Body | 2dr Convertible |
Wheelbase | 97.1 in |
Length | 143.1 in |
Width | 66.5 in |
Height | 55.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2733 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 39.0 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 27.5 in |
Total Legroom | 68.8 in (over 2 rows) |
Cargo Volume | 4.2 ft3 |
2006 Mini Convertible Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The rear seat is usable only as a package tray, though it does serve to hold a second carry-on bag. see full Mini Convertible review |
Trim | Cooper | Cooper S |
Standard Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 115 hp@6000 110 lb-ft@4500 | supercharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 168 hp@6000 155 lb-ft@4000 |
Optional Engine(s) |   | supercharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 207 hp@6950 180 lb-ft@4000 |
Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Standard Tires | 175/65HR15 tires | 195/55VR16 tires |
Optional Tires | 195/55VR16 tires | 205/45VR17 tires |
2006 Mini Convertible Powertrain: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The way the CVT in this base model yo-yos trying to "find the right gear" is awful, particularly in hilly or mountainous terrain. Fortunately Cooper discontinued this transmission the year after we bought ours. Too bad for us. see full Mini Convertible review |
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2006 Mini Convertible.
Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
2dr Convertible | Cooper | 21,950 | 19,837 | 550 |
2dr Convertible | Cooper S | 25,400 | 22,942 | 550 |