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2012 Mini Hardtop Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions
| Body | 2dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 97.1 in |
| Length | 145.6 in |
| Width | 66.3 in |
| Height | 55.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2623 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mini Hardtop
| 2012 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is extremely limited but it's a Mini...not a mini van! see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
We're tall and have room to spare. see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Small children, petite women and Hobbits may sit in the back on short trips. Otherwise, forget it. It's a MINI! see full Mini Hardtop review |
2012 Mini Hardtop 2-door Hatch Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | Cooper | Cooper S |
| Standard Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 121 hp@6000 114 lb-ft@4250 | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 |
| Optional Engine(s) | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850 | |
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 175/65HR15 tires | 195/55VR16 tires |
| Optional Tires | 195/55VR16 tires | 205/45WR17 tires |
| 205/45WR17 tires |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2012 Mini Hardtop
| 2012 Mini Hardtop Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
33-35 mpg in routine driving, along with 140mph+ top speed? Amazing. Turbo torque in top gears, too, all from 1.6l see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Don't be fooled by it's looks. It's a drivers car. Despite it's meager sized 1.6 liter engine, the MINI Cooper S has an impressive 0-60 time of 5.4 secs., thanks to the turbo charger and the lightweight chassis. The Getrag six-speed manual transmission has been described as "bulletproof." So far, after two years of driving, it is living up to that description. The combination of a peppy engine and well-matched transmission makes the MINI an excellent driver's car. Even at sixth gear, you can still feel an umph when you step on the gas. The Cooper S does suffer from a discernible turbo lag and the gear ratio can be improved. I suspect BMW tamed the gear ratio a bit too boost fuel efficiency. see full Mini Hardtop review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2012 Mini Hardtop
| 2012 Mini Hardtop Tires: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Tires are fine in good weather/rain....not all that impressed with them when there's a little snow. see full Mini Hardtop review |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Having no room for a spare, full size or otherwise, MINIs come with runflat tires that could withstand punctures for "fifty miles." Hopefully, you could find a service station within that distance. And when you get there, hopefully runflats are in stock and that you have enough money for a replacement. I ditch them almost right away in favor of less expensive, more comfortable, performance tires--mind you. I carry a Slime emergency tire repair kit that seals and inflates, just in case. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2012 Mini Hardtop MSRP and Invoice Prices
| Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
| 2dr Hatch | Cooper | 19,500 | 17,632 | 700 |
| 2dr Hatch | Cooper S | 23,100 | 20,872 | 700 |
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