Overview
The 2016 Mini Hardtop 4-Door hatchback is a subcompact hatchback offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $21,700. For that price, it indirectly competes with the Mazda 3 Hatchback, the Ford Focus Hatchback, and the Honda Civic Hatchback. Between 2 trims, the Mini Hardtop 4-Door offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 1.5L turbocharged Inline-3 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. Both engines are mated to a 6-speed manual transmission as standard with a 6-speed automatic transmission as optional. The Hardtop 4-Door reaches 60 mph from zero in 7.5 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 6.3 seconds with the inline 4 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the Hardtop 4-Door can manage a combined fuel economy between 26 and 32 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 12 striking colors the Hardtop 4-Door comes in really pull you towards itself.
