2021 Mini Hardtop 4 Door

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$23,400 - $27,400
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on January 31, 2024

ProsConsWhat's New

Functional interior

Stiff ride with larger wheels

Manual transmission

Nimble handling

Cramped rear row compared to rivals

New available driver digital instrument cluster

Lots of customization options

Cargo area isn't spacious enough

Upscale interior design and quality

Specs & Features

$23,400

price

134 hp @ 4400 rpm

horsepower

162 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

torque

6-Speed Manual w/od

transmission

1.3L 3cyl FWD 6M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2021 Mini Hardtop 4 Door is a subcompact hatchback offered in 4 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $24,250. For that price, it mainly competes with the Volkswagen Golf, the Mazda 3 Hatchback, and the Honda Civic Hatchback. Between 4 trims, the Mini Hardtop 4 Door offers 2 powertrains. It is a 1.5L turbocharged inline-three making 134 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. However, there is a choice between a six-speed manual transmission and a seven-speed automatic transmission. The Hardtop 4 Door reaches 60 mph from zero in 7.5 seconds. Depending on the powertrain, the Mini Hardtop 4 Door can manage a combined fuel economy of between 30 and 31 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 10 striking colors the Hardtop 4 Door comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

The 2021 Mini Hardtop 4 Door is a good hatchback with a nicely designed interior with high-quality materials. However, its price doesn’t justify the package it offers. Many of the competitors including the Mazda 3 and the Honda Civic are much more powerful and spacious than the Mini. At this price point - for around $23K the Mazda 3 hatchback is faster and offers the most powerful engine along with engaging driving dynamics. It also has a more practical, spacious, and comfortable cabin. So unless you specifically want a Mini, it is better to stick with the competitors. 

Trims

    Classic
    $23,400 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • Front air conditioning, manual
    • Front and rear Fog/driving lights
    • Heated mirrors
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    • Remote keyless entry
    Cooper
    $23,400 onwards
    • Engine: 1.5L 3cyl 6M
    • Horsepower: 134 hp @ 4400 rpm hp
    • Torque: 162 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 30 mpg
    Oxford Edition
    $23,400 onwards
    • 17-Inch wheels
    • Heated seats
    Cooper S Classic
    $27,400 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD 6M
    • Horsepower: 189 hp @ 4700 rpm hp
    • Torque: 207 lb.-ft. @ 1350 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.6 sec
    • Top Speed: 147 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 27 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$23,400- $27,400

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.32

Horsepower

325 hp @ 5000 rpm

Torque

400 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

Capacity

5

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$22,400- $44,900

Gasoline

8.17

134 hp @ 4400 rpm

162 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

4

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$13,400- $17,900

Gasoline

5.48

98 hp @ 6200 rpm

94 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

4

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$14,295- $17,445

Gasoline

5.72

78 hp @ 6000 rpm

74 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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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 4 Door vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    7.7 sec-129 mph
    5.25 sec--
    7.5 sec-130 mph
    10.3 sec17.9 sec-
    12.4 sec18.9 sec-

    2021 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 mpg30 mpg11.6 gal.-
      33 mpg41 mpg36 mpg9.2 gal.303.6/377.2 mi.
      30 mpg38 mpg33 mpg9 gal.261/342 mi.
      28 mpg37 mpg30 mpg11.6 gal.-
      24 mpg30 mpg26 mpg11.6 gal.-

      2021 Mini Hardtop 4 Door vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        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.
        151.4 in.65.6 in.59.4 in.6.3 in.96.5 in.
        151.1 in.68 in.55.7 in.5.6 in.98.2 in.
        143.1 in.62.8 in.58.4 in.-93.9 in.

        2021 Mini Hardtop 4 Door vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          13.1 cu.ft.83.8 cu.ft.40.7 cu.ft.
          17.1 cu.ft.86.2 cu.ft.47 cu.ft.
          8.7 cu.ft.80.3 cu.ft.69.7 cu.ft.
          11.1 cu.ft.83 cu.ft.27.2 cu.ft.
          33.4 cu.ft.48.8 cu.ft.-

          2021 Mini Hardtop 4 Door vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            40.7 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.40.7 cu.ft.-
            34 cu.ft.8.7 cu.ft.69.7 cu.ft.-
            27.2 cu.ft.11.1 cu.ft.27.2 cu.ft.-
            -33.4 cu.ft.--
            47 cu.ft.17.1 cu.ft.47 cu.ft.67 ft.

            2021 Mini Hardtop 4 Door vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              884 lbs.2826 lbs.
              680 lbs.2707 lbs.
              -2140 lbs.
              -2246 lbs.
              -2855 lbs.

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