Overview
The 2013 Mini Cooper Roadster Convertible is a subcompact convertible offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $25,550. For that price, it mainly competes with the Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, the Mazda MX-5 Miata Convertible, and the Fiat 500 Convertible. Between 2 trims, the Cooper Roadster 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 but a 6-speed automatic transmission is available as well. The Cooper Roadster reaches 60 mph from zero in 8.7 seconds with the base engine, which gets pumped up to 6.7 seconds with the 1.6L Turbo Inline-4 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the Cooper Roadster can manage a combined fuel economy between 29 and 30 mpg. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 11 striking colors the Cooper Roadster comes in really pull you towards itself.
