2012 Mini Cooper Clubman

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$21,200 - $31,400
Starting Price 

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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Funky styling and stylish interior

Rivals can fit more luggage in the trunk

Carryover model for 2012

Exciting to drive

Underpowered base engine

Both powertrains are fuel efficient

Ride quality leans on the stiff side

Specs & Features

$21,200

price

121 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

114 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm

torque

6-Speed Manual

transmission

1.6L 4cyl FWD 6M

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

The 2012 Mini Clubman Hatchback is a subcompact Hatchback offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $21,200. For that price, it mainly competes with the Nissan Juke Hatchback, the Ford Fiesta Hatchback, and the Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback. Between 2 trims, the Clubman offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 1.6L Inline-4 capable of making 121 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 181 horsepower-making 1.6L Turbo Inline-4 engine. Both engines are mated to a 6-speed manual transmission by default. However, a 6-speed automatic transmission is also on offer as an option. The Clubman reaches 60 mph from zero in 8.9 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 6.8 seconds with the 1.6L Turbo Inline-4 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the Clubman can manage a combined fuel economy between 29 and 30 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 13 striking colors the Clubman comes in really pull you towards itself. 

Buying Advice

If you don’t mind the firm suspensions on the Cooper S trim, we think it is a better deal to bring home than the base Cooper trim. It also has a turbo engine which gives a performance boost. Furthermore, the S trim also adds sports seats and a few other features. 

Trims

    Base
    $21,200 onwards
    • 18-inch machined-finish high-gloss wheels
    • 18-Inch wheels
    • 8-Inch touchscreen
    • Android Auto
    • Apple CarPlay
    • SYNC 3 Infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    S
    $24,900 onwards
    • 16-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Front manual air conditioning
    • Leatherette Seat trim
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/HD/Satellite
    John Cooper Works
    $31,400 onwards
    • Engine: 1.6L 4cyl FWD 6M
    • Horsepower: 208 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 192 lb.-ft. @ 1850 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.41 sec
    • Top Speed: 128 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 28 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$21,200- $31,400

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.86

Horsepower

208 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

192 lb.-ft. @ 1850 rpm

Capacity

4

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$15,500- $23,500

Gasoline

7.6

101 hp @ 6500 rpm

98 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

4

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$15,325- $19,690

Gasoline

8.15

117 hp @ 6600 rpm

106 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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$15,345- $17,050

Gasoline

7.29

128 hp @ 6000 rpm

125 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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$18,495- $29,095

Gasoline

7.45

170 hp @ 5700 rpm

177 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm

4

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$24,950- $31,850

Gasoline

7.8

227 hp @ 5000 rpm

236 lb.-ft. @ 2300 rpm

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2012 Mini Cooper Clubman vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    9.32 sec--
    6.6 sec15.1 sec-
    8.3 sec16.5 sec115 mph
    8.6 sec16.6 sec-
    2012 Scion XD

    Ranked #4

    8.72 sec--
    2012 Fiat 500

    Ranked #6

    9.7 sec17.2 sec114 mph

    2012 Mini Cooper Clubman vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      27 mpg35 mpg30 mpg13.2 gal.356.4/462 mi.
      2012 Fiat 500

      Ranked #1

      27 mpg38 mpg33 mpg10.5 gal.315/399 mi.
      2012 Scion XD

      Ranked #3

      27 mpg33 mpg29 mpg11.1 gal.299.7/366.3 mi.
      28 mpg33 mpg29 mpg10.6 gal.286.2/349.8 mi.
      22 mpg29 mpg25 mpg14.5 gal.319/420.5 mi.
      21 mpg30 mpg24 mpg15.9 gal.- -

      2012 Mini Cooper Clubman vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        155.9 in.66.3 in.56.1 in.5 in.100.3 in.
        168.4 in.71.2 in.58.5 in.5.7 in.99.9 in.
        167.4 in.70.2 in.57 in.5.3 in.103.9 in.
        161.6 in.66.7 in.60 in.6 in.98.4 in.
        2012 Scion XD

        Ranked #5

        154.7 in.67.9 in.59.4 in.6.5 in.96.9 in.
        2012 Fiat 500

        Ranked #6

        139.6 in.64.1 in.59.8 in.4.1 in.90.6 in.

        2012 Mini Cooper Clubman vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          9.2 cu.ft.105.6 cu.ft.32.8 cu.ft.
          20.6 cu.ft.90.8 cu.ft.57.3 cu.ft.
          2012 Scion XD

          Ranked #2

          10.5 cu.ft.84.5 cu.ft.35.7 cu.ft.
          2012 Fiat 500

          Ranked #4

          9.5 cu.ft.75.6 cu.ft.30.1 cu.ft.
          15.4 cu.ft.85 cu.ft.29.9 cu.ft.
          -89 cu.ft.146.7 cu.ft.

          2012 Mini Cooper Clubman vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            32.8 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.32.8 cu.ft.-
            2012 Fiat 500

            Ranked #2

            30.1 cu.ft.9.5 cu.ft.30.1 cu.ft.-
            57.3 cu.ft.20.6 cu.ft.57.3 cu.ft.72 ft.
            20.2 cu.ft.-146.7 cu.ft.98 ft.
            29.9 cu.ft.15.4 cu.ft.29.9 cu.ft.-
            2012 Scion XD

            Ranked #6

            35.7 cu.ft.10.5 cu.ft.35.7 cu.ft.-

            2012 Mini Cooper Clubman vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              816 lbs.2712 lbs.
              -2496 lbs.
              858 lbs.2983 lbs.
              2012 Fiat 500

              Ranked #1

              -2363 lbs.
              1101 lbs.- -
              2012 Scion XD

              Ranked #1

              -2625 lbs.

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