2019 Mini Hardtop 2 Door

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Rating8.4

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Subcompact Hatchback
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$21,900 - $31,900
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Deft handling and fun-to-drive character

Tight rear seating

Apple CarPlay and wireless charging features are now included as options

Peppy yet efficient turbocharged engines

Jarring ride on rough roads

Infotainment system has been upgraded

Classy looks

Specs & Features

$21,900

price

134 hp @ 4400 rpm

horsepower

162 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

torque

6-Speed Manual

transmission

1.5L 3cyl FWD 6M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2019 MINI Hardtop 2 Door hatchback is a subcompact hatchback offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $21,900. For that price, it mainly competes with the Volkswagen Golf, the Fiat 500 hatchback, and the Honda Civic hatchback. Between 2 trims, the MINI Hardtop 2 Door hatchback offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 1.5L turbocharged Inline-3 engine capable of making 134 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 189 horsepower-making 2.0L turbocharged Inline-4 engine. Both engines are mated to either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic transmission. The MINI Hardtop 2 Door hatchback reaches 60 mph from zero in 7.6 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 6.4 seconds with the 2.0-Liter turbocharged engine. Depending on the powertrain, the MINI Hardtop 2 Door hatchback can manage a combined fuel economy between 26 and 32 MPG. While we're on the topic of choices, the 12 striking colors the MINI Hardtop 2 Door hatchback comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

The Cooper S trim level is the best pick for buyers are looking for a fun and practical hatchback. It has sporty styling and great features. Moreover, the extra punch from the 2.0L turbocharged engine provides excellent acceleration and power delivery. Moreover, opting for the Signature trim adds conveniences such as keyless entry, automatic climate control, panoramic moonroof, and heated from seats that makes the ownership very pleasant.

Trims

    Base
    $21,900 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • AM/FM/HD/Satellite-Prep
    • Manual front air conditioning
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    • Sensatec leatherette Seat trim
    Cooper
    $22,900 onwards
    • Engine: 1.5L 3cyl 6M
    • Horsepower: 134 hp @ 4400 rpm hp
    • Torque: 162 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.4 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 31 mpg
    Oxford Edition
    $22,900 onwards
    • 17-inch silver painted aluminum wheels
    Cooper S
    $25,900 onwards
    • 16-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    John Cooper Works
    $31,900 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD 6M
    • Horsepower: 228 hp @ 5200 rpm hp
    • Torque: 236 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 26 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$22,900- $26,900

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.14

Horsepower

134 hp @ 4400 rpm

Torque

162 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

Capacity

5

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$20,895- $29,995

Gasoline

6.53

174 hp @ 5000 rpm

184 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

4

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$18,500- $28,150

Gasoline

7.41

147 hp @ 6200 rpm

132 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

4

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$21,900- $31,900

Gasoline

8.4

228 hp @ 5200 rpm

236 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

5

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$120,900- $135,400

Gasoline

7.74

755 hp @ 6400 rpm

715 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

2

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$24,695- $34,290

Gasoline

6.15

166 hp @ 6000 rpm

162 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

7

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$24,900- $35,900

Gasoline

8.17

134 hp @ 4400 rpm

162 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

5

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$16,245- $22,240

Gasoline

6.44

135 hp @ 5500 rpm

150 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm

4

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2019 Mini Hardtop 2 Door vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    7.4 sec-120 mph
    2.68 sec-208 mph
    7.2 sec15.6 sec-
    2019 Fiat 500

    Ranked #4

    7.8 sec15.9 sec120 mph
    8.2 sec-120 mph
    8.5 sec--

    2019 Mini Hardtop 2 Door vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      28 mpg38 mpg32 mpg11.6 gal.324.8/440.8 mi.
      28 mpg37 mpg31 mpg11.6 gal.324.8/429.2 mi.
      2019 Fiat 500

      Ranked #3

      24 mpg33 mpg30 mpg10.5 gal.294/346.5 mi.
      26 mpg33 mpg29 mpg14.5 gal.377/478.5 mi.
      24 mpg34 mpg28 mpg13.2 gal.316.8/448.8 mi.
      25 mpg33 mpg28 mpg13.2 gal.330/435.6 mi.

      2019 Mini Hardtop 2 Door vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        151.1 in.68 in.55.7 in.4.9 in.98.2 in.

        2019 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo

        Ranked #1

        190 in.72 in.59.4 in.6.5 in.115 in.
        184.8 in.71.3 in.67.3 in.8.5 in.105.1 in.
        179.8 in.77.4 in.48.5 in.5 in.106.7 in.

        2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

        Ranked #4

        171.9 in.71.3 in.64.8 in.8.5 in.105.1 in.
        168.8 in.71.9 in.58.6 in.5.7 in.100.1 in.

        2019 Mini Hardtop 2 Door vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          8.7 cu.ft.96.9 cu.ft.34 cu.ft.
          15 cu.ft.52 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.
          10.3 cu.ft.128.2 cu.ft.63.3 cu.ft.
          17.5 cu.ft.92.5 cu.ft.47.9 cu.ft.
          19.9 cu.ft.89.9 cu.ft.44.5 cu.ft.
          13.1 cu.ft.-40.7 cu.ft.

          2019 Mini Hardtop 2 Door vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            38 cu.ft.8.7 cu.ft.34 cu.ft.-
            40.7 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.40.7 cu.ft.-
            47.9 cu.ft.17.5 cu.ft.47.9 cu.ft.74 ft.
            57.5 cu.ft.10.3 cu.ft.63.3 cu.ft.70 ft.
            116.1 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.-
            44.5 cu.ft.19.9 cu.ft.44.5 cu.ft.-

            2019 Mini Hardtop 2 Door vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -680 lbs.2625 lbs.
              1500 lbs.1157 lbs.3329 lbs.
              -981 lbs.3105 lbs.
              -705 lbs.3045 lbs.
              2019 Fiat 500

              Ranked #2

              -845 lbs.2366 lbs.
              -775 lbs.2750 lbs.

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