2021 Mini Hardtop 2 Door

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$22,400 - $44,900
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Excellent fuel economy

Stiff ride quality

Available 6-speed manual transmission

Highly Customizable

Small cabin for tall people

Extended availability of the Oxford Edition model for everyone

Fun to drive

Funky styling

Specs & Features

$22,400

price

134 hp @ 4400 rpm

horsepower

162 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

torque

6-Speed Manual w/od

transmission

1.5L 3cyl FWD 6M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2021 Mini Hardtop 2 Door Hatchback is a subcompact hatchback class vehicle that is offered in 6 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $22,400. For that price, it mainly competes with the VW Golf GTI and the Hyundai Veloster. Between 6 trims, the Mini Hardtop 2 door offers two different powertrains. The base engine is a 1.3L turbocharged Inline-3 engine capable of making 134 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 2.0L Turbocharged Inline-4 engine making 189 horsepower.

However, depending on the powertrain, one can also choose between an 8-speed automatic transmission and a 6-speed manual transmission. The Mini Hardtop 2 door reaches 60 MPH from zero in 7.5 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 6.2 seconds with the 2.0L Turbocharged Inline-4 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the Mini Hardtop 2 door can manage a combined fuel economy between 30 and 27 MPG. The 2021 Mini Hardtop 2 Door Hatchback is available in 12 striking colors with the British Racing Green IV Metallic being the most attractive Exterior color.

Buying Advice

With all the confusing trims available for the 2021 Mini Hardtop 2 Door Hatchback, our recommendation is the Hardtop signature trim because it offers a lot of wonderful features such as panoramic sunroof, heated front seats, and dual-zone climate control along with the standard features. It also includes some very important safety features such as LED lightning, and Automatic Emergency Braking.

Trims

    Classic
    $22,400 onwards
    • 15-Inch alloy wheels
    • Forward collision mitigation
    • Heated sideview mirrors
    • Leather-Wrapped steering wheel
    • Sensatec leatherette Seat trim
    • Simulated leather seats
    Oxford Edition
    $22,400 onwards
    • 17-Inch wheels
    • Heated seats
    • Panoramic sunroof
    Iconic
    $23,400 onwards
    • 8.8-inch touchscreen with navigation
    • Apple CarPlay
    • Head-Up display
    • Keyless ignition and entry
    • Satellite radio
    Cooper S Classic
    $26,400 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD 6M
    • Horsepower: 189 hp @ 5000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 207 lb.-ft. @ 1350 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.5 sec
    • Top Speed: 146 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 27 mpg
    John Cooper Works Classic
    $32,400 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD 6M
    • Horsepower: 228 hp @ 5200 rpm hp
    • Torque: 236 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 27 mpg
    John Cooper Works
    $44,900 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl 8A
    • Horsepower: 301 hp @ 5000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 331 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.1 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 26 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$22,400- $44,900

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.17

Horsepower

301 hp @ 5000 rpm

Torque

331 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

Capacity

5

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$23,400- $27,400

Gasoline

8.32

134 hp @ 4400 rpm

162 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

5

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$18,900- $28,450

Gasoline

6.8

147 hp @ 6200 rpm

132 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

4

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$44,900

Gasoline

7.51

301 hp @ 5000 rpm

331 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

2

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2021 Mini Hardtop 2 Door vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    7.5 sec130 mph
    5.25 sec-
    7.7 sec129 mph
    9 sec-

    2021 Mini Hardtop 2 Door vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      28 mpg37 mpg30 mpg11.6 gal.-
      28 mpg37 mpg30 mpg11.6 gal.-
      27 mpg33 mpg28 mpg13.2 gal.330/435.6 mi.
      24 mpg30 mpg26 mpg11.6 gal.-

      2021 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.5.6 in.98.2 in.
        166.9 in.70.9 in.55.1 in.5.6 in.104.3 in.
        157.4 in.68 in.56.1 in.5.7 in.101.1 in.
        152.7 in.69.4 in.55.9 in.5.6 in.98.2 in.

        2021 Mini Hardtop 2 Door vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          8.7 cu.ft.80.3 cu.ft.69.7 cu.ft.
          19.9 cu.ft.89.9 cu.ft.44.5 cu.ft.
          13.1 cu.ft.83.8 cu.ft.40.7 cu.ft.
          33.4 cu.ft.48.8 cu.ft.-

          2021 Mini Hardtop 2 Door vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            34 cu.ft.8.7 cu.ft.69.7 cu.ft.
            40.7 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.40.7 cu.ft.
            44.5 cu.ft.19.9 cu.ft.44.5 cu.ft.
            -33.4 cu.ft.-

            2021 Mini Hardtop 2 Door vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              680 lbs.2707 lbs.
              893 lbs.2822 lbs.
              884 lbs.2826 lbs.
              -2855 lbs.

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