Volkswagen Beetle vs MINI Cooper
Overview | |
MSRP$20,220 | MSRP$21,900 |
Listings154 | Listings468 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryAs Volkswagen prepares to 86 the Beetle in favor of its new retro retread, the electric I.D. Buzz, it has decided to use the little nod to nostalgia as one of the promotional platforms for its new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. With a new combustion cycle developed at VW, this larger engine offers the Beetle some extra economy for its final lap. But rather than letting the Beetle fade into iconic history, VW has a last blast to bestow in the form of a special “Coast” edition that comes with a unique trim treatment and paint job. | |
Reviews SummaryWhen we were growing up, my dad frequently took my brother and me go-karting. Sitting low to the ground on a tiny frame, feeling the wind in my face, racing around paved tracks no doubt set the stage for my love of small and fast cars. The 2019 MINI Cooper, especially the John Cooper Works trim, is such a vehicle. But given its handful of flaws, it's hard to adore the latest Cooper the way I did when MINI was first resurrected in 2002. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine1.5L 134 hp I3 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower134 hp @ 4400 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway38 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine Name1.5L 134 hp I3 |
Torque184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque162 lb-ft @ 1250 rpm |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower134 hp @ 4400 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway38 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity4 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.4 cu ft | Cargo Space8.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight3020 lbs | Curb Weight2625 lbs |
Height58.6 in | Height55.7 in |
Length168.8 in | Length151.1 in |
Width71.9 in | Width76.1 in |
Wheelbase100.1 in | Wheelbase98.2 in |
Maximum Payload761 lbs | Maximum Payload680 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $20,220 | $21,900 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 6.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | As Volkswagen prepares to 86 the Beetle in favor of its new retro retread, the electric I.D. Buzz, it has decided to use the little nod to nostalgia as one of the promotional platforms for its new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. With a new combustion cycle developed at VW, this larger engine offers the Beetle some extra economy for its final lap. But rather than letting the Beetle fade into iconic history, VW has a last blast to bestow in the form of a special “Coast” edition that comes with a unique trim treatment and paint job. | When we were growing up, my dad frequently took my brother and me go-karting. Sitting low to the ground on a tiny frame, feeling the wind in my face, racing around paved tracks no doubt set the stage for my love of small and fast cars. The 2019 MINI Cooper, especially the John Cooper Works trim, is such a vehicle. But given its handful of flaws, it's hard to adore the latest Cooper the way I did when MINI was first resurrected in 2002. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | 1.5L 134 hp I3 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5000 rpm | 134 hp @ 4400 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 38 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | 1.5L 134 hp I3 |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 162 lb-ft @ 1250 rpm |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5000 rpm | 134 hp @ 4400 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 38 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 4 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | 8.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3020 lbs | 2625 lbs |
Height | 58.6 in | 55.7 in |
Length | 168.8 in | 151.1 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 76.1 in |
Wheelbase | 100.1 in | 98.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 761 lbs | 680 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |
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