2013 Mini Hardtop 2 Door

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$19,700 - $30,100
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Spirited driving dynamics

Poor rear legroom

Bluetooth and USB/iPod adapter have been made standard

Effortless acceleration with the turbocharged inline-4 engine

Base stereo quality is not really good

Previously standard Satellite radio is now an optional feature

Noteworthy fuel economy

Plush yet Sporty cabin

Specs & Features

$19,700

price

121 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

114 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm

torque

6-Speed Manual

transmission

1.6L 4cyl FWD 6M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2013 Mini Hardtop 2-Door Hatchback is a subcompact hatchback offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP $20,700. For that price, it mainly competes with the Fiat 500 and indirectly with the less expensive Honda Fit and the Chevrolet Spark. Between 2 trims, the Mini Hardtop 2-Door offers two powertrains. It is a 1.6L Inline-4 engine making 121 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is a 181 horsepower-making 1.6L turbocharged inline 4 engine on offer. Both powertrains are mated to a 6-speed manual transmission with a 6-speed automatic transmission as optional. The Mini Hardtop 2-Door reaches 60 mph from zero in 8.3 seconds on its base engine which gets pumped to 6.5 seconds with the 1.6L turbocharged inline-4 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the Mini Hardtop 2-Door can manage a combined fuel economy between 29 and 32 mpg. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 15 striking colors the Mini Hardtop 2-Door comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

Since the base trim delivers underwhelming power output, we suggest you go with the top-range S trim which not only adds a powerful engine but also includes firmer suspension tuning, sport seats, foglamps, 16-inch alloy wheels, and alloy pedals.

Trims

    Base
    $19,700 onwards
    • 15-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • AM/FM/HD/Satellite-Prep
    • Front manual air conditioning
    • Leatherette Seat trim
    • Remote keyless entry
    S
    $23,300 onwards
    • 16-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    John Cooper Works
    $30,100 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD 6M
    • Horsepower: 208 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 192 lb.-ft. @ 1850 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.15 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 29 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$19,700- $30,100

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.27

Horsepower

208 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

192 lb.-ft. @ 1850 rpm

Capacity

4

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$12,185- $16,010

Gasoline

6.53

84 hp @ 6400 rpm

82 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

4

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$16,195- $26,095

Gasoline

7.77

101 hp @ 6500 rpm

98 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

4

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$15,425- $19,790

Gasoline

7.14

117 hp @ 6600 rpm

106 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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$14,720- $17,050

Gasoline

7.36

100 hp @ 6000 rpm

98 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$23,200- $35,500

Gasoline

8.44

121 hp @ 6000 rpm

118 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm

4

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$21,450- $31,350

Gasoline

7.88

122 hp @ 6000 rpm

114 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm

2

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$18,990- $25,990

Gasoline

7.89

188 hp @ 5600 rpm

177 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

5

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$15,745- $18,955

Gasoline

7.44

128 hp @ 6000 rpm

125 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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$15,495

Gasoline

7.18

94 hp @ 6000 rpm

89 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

4

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2013 Mini Hardtop 2 Door vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    8.86 sec--
    6.2 sec-149 mph
    7.7 sec--
    8 sec--
    8.3 sec16.5 sec115 mph
    8.46 sec--

    2013 Mini Hardtop 2 Door vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      29 mpg37 mpg32 mpg13.2 gal.382.8/488.4 mi.
      2013 Scion IQ

      Ranked #1

      36 mpg37 mpg37 mpg8.5 gal.306/314.5 mi.
      2013 Fiat 500

      Ranked #2

      27 mpg40 mpg34 mpg10.5 gal.325.5/420 mi.
      28 mpg38 mpg34 mpg9.2 gal.294.4/349.6 mi.
      30 mpg37 mpg33 mpg11.1 gal.333/410.7 mi.
      2013 Mazda 2

      Ranked #4

      28 mpg35 mpg32 mpg11.3 gal.327.7/395.5 mi.

      2013 Mini Hardtop 2 Door vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        146.6 in.66.3 in.55.4 in.5 in.97.1 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.
        162.4 in.69.5 in.61.8 in.7 in.99.6 in.
        162.2 in.70.3 in.59.8 in.5.3 in.102.2 in.
        161.6 in.66.7 in.60 in.5 in.98.4 in.

        2013 Mini Hardtop 2 Door vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          5.7 cu.ft.136.1 cu.ft.24 cu.ft.
          10.5 cu.ft.86.7 cu.ft.35.9 cu.ft.
          7 cu.ft.153.7 cu.ft.7 cu.ft.
          2013 Fiat 500

          Ranked #3

          9.5 cu.ft.75.6 cu.ft.30.2 cu.ft.
          16.5 cu.ft.100.9 cu.ft.41.3 cu.ft.
          20.6 cu.ft.90.8 cu.ft.57.3 cu.ft.

          2013 Mini Hardtop 2 Door vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            24 cu.ft.5.7 cu.ft.24 cu.ft.-
            2013 Fiat 500

            Ranked #2

            83.1 cu.ft.9.5 cu.ft.30.2 cu.ft.-
            146.7 cu.ft.10.5 cu.ft.35.9 cu.ft.78 ft.
            20.2 cu.ft.12.9 cu.ft.20.2 cu.ft.76 ft.
            31.2 cu.ft.11.4 cu.ft.31.2 cu.ft.-
            32.842 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.32.842 cu.ft.-

            2013 Mini Hardtop 2 Door vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -816 lbs.2535 lbs.
              2000 lbs.851 lbs.3200 lbs.
              -828 lbs.2939 lbs.
              2013 Scion IQ

              Ranked #2

              --2127 lbs.
              --2337 lbs.
              2013 Mazda 2

              Ranked #2

              -957 lbs.2306 lbs.

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