2018 Mini Hardtop 4 Door

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Rating8.3

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Subcompact Hatchback
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$22,600 - $26,200
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Outstanding interior and exterior quality

Prices are more towards higher side, rivals are offering similar efficiency at lower prices

Standard features now include a rearview camera and rear parking sensors

Various personalized and customization options for add-on features

It's transmission and ride quality can be stiff at times

Minor changes inside the cabin for controls

Practical in terms of performance and functionality

Specs & Features

$22,600

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 2018 Mini Hardtop 4 Door hatchback is a subcompact hatchback offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $22,600. For that price, it mainly competes with the Subaru Impreza hatchback, the Ford Focus Hatchback and the Honda Civic hatchback. Between 2 trims, the 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 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 Gardtop 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.

Buying Advice

The 2018 Mini Hardtop 4-door hatchback is a very affordable and well-equipped vehicle with a base MSRP of $22,600. It offers plenty of standard features but you can avail even more luxurious features through its innumerable packages and options. We particularly recommend the Cooper S trim for its more powerful engine and better standard features and equipment.

Trims

    Base
    $22,600 onwards
    • 15 Inch Alloy Wheels
    • Automatic headlights
    • Automatic wipers
    • Electronic limited slip differential
    • Emote Locking Unlocking
    • Heated mirrors
    Cooper S
    $26,200 onwards
    • LED Foglights
    • 16 Inch Wheels
    • Adjustable driving modes
    • Dual Center Mounted Exhaust Tips
    • Hood scoop
    • Sport seats

Compare to similar cars

Price

$22,600- $26,200

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.31

Horsepower

189 hp @ 4700 rpm

Torque

207 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

Capacity

5

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$24,800- $35,900

Gasoline

7.8

134 hp @ 4400 rpm

162 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

5

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$21,600- $31,800

Gasoline

8.01

134 hp @ 4400 rpm

162 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

4

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2018 Mini Hardtop 4 Door vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
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    8.72 sec
    8.2 sec

    2018 Mini Hardtop 4 Door vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      28 mpg37 mpg32 mpg11.6 gal.324.8/429.2 mi.
      24 mpg34 mpg28 mpg13.2 gal.316.8/448.8 mi.

      2018 Mini Hardtop 4 Door vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        157.4 in.68 in.56.1 in.5.7 in.101.1 in.

        2018 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo

        Ranked #1

        190 in.72 in.59.4 in.6.5 in.115 in.
        168.3 in.70.9 in.56.7 in.5.6 in.105.1 in.

        2018 Mini Hardtop 4 Door vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
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          13.1 cu.ft.-40.7 cu.ft.
          17.5 cu.ft.92.5 cu.ft.47.9 cu.ft.

          2018 Mini Hardtop 4 Door vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
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            40.7 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.40.7 cu.ft.
            47.9 cu.ft.17.5 cu.ft.47.9 cu.ft.

            2018 Mini Hardtop 4 Door vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
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              775 lbs.2750 lbs.
              981 lbs.3105 lbs.

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