Used 2016 Mini Hardtop 2 Door for sale 

The Mini Cooper 2 Door is available in two trim options, namely Cooper and Cooper S. the base Cooper is available at a price of $20,700 and gets great features as standard at this price point. The top Cooper S trim gets a bigger and more powerful engine and thus delivers better performance. It adds few additional features over the base trim like a sport seat, bigger wheels, and a better sound system. Here is a list of the key features of the trims of Mini Cooper. 

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As the base engine is way lower in power output, we would recommend you to opt for the Cooper S trim that gets a bigger engine. It also gets all the standard features included in the base trim and adds few convenience features along with it. Thus at a price of $24,100 the Cooper S provides the best value for the money spent. 

The 2016 Mini Cooper Hardtop is available in two trim options. The first is a base 1.5-liter inline-3 cylinder engine that generates around 134 hp along with 164 lb-ft of torque. The second is a 2.0--liter inline-4 cylinder engine that generates 189 hp along with 207 lb-ft of torque.

Both the engines are mated with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission and deliver the power to the front wheels as standard. The base engine accelerates from 0-60 mph in 8.2 seconds, while the quarter-mile distance is covered in 16.3seconds. 

The 2016 Nissan Juke is the most powerful in this comparison with a power output of 188 hp, while the Ford Focus hatchback generates around 160 hp. The Nissan Juke is the quickest in acceleration at v7.3 seconds while the Ford Focus is the slowest at 8.8 seconds. The Nissan Juke has a higher top speed of 135 mph, while the Mini Cooper and Ford Focus tops out at 128 mph and 124 mph respectively.

The base 1.5-liter engine is quite high in terms of fuel economy. It almost reaches the fuel economy of a hybrid vehicle. It provides us with a mileage of 28 mpg in the city which improves to 38 mpg on the highway. Thus we get a combined mileage of 32 mpg from the 2016 Mini Cooper. Along with that, we get a small 11.6 gallons of the fuel tank which limits the maximum range to 440 miles. 

The Ford Focus provides a better fuel economy on the highway as compared to the Nissan Juke. But both the vehicles provide a similarly combined fuel economy of 30 mpg. The Nissan Juke has a slightly larger 13.2 gallons of the fuel tank that provides a range of 422 miles, while the 12.4 gallons of fuel tank capacity of the Ford Focus provides a maximum range of 471 miles.

Even if the 2016 Mini Cooper is available at an affordable price, it does not compromise with the interior design of the vehicle. There is extensive use of soft-touch materials inside the cabin while the cabin is spacious and provides great comfort to all the passengers.

Mini Cooper has the best-in-class headroom at the front. The vehicle can carry up to 4 passengers in total and provides a maximum cargo volume of 38 cu-ft with rear seats folded. 

Both the Nissan Juke and Ford Focus can carry up to 5 passengers in total. They have a decent interior design while also providing considerable spacing to all the front and rear row passengers. The Ford Focus Hatchback provides a much better 44.8 cu-ft of cargo volume, while the Nissan Juke provides a 35.9 cu-ft of cargo capacity. Here is a list of the interior features that are available with the 2016 Mini Cooper:

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Adjustable driving modes
• Full power accessories
• Automatic climate control
• Cooled glovebox
• Height-adjustable front seats
• Leatherette (vinyl) upholstery
• 60/40-split folding rear seatbacks 
• Color-adjustable ambient lighting

How is the 2016 Mini Cooper Hardtop 2 Door Hatchback’s infotainment system?

The infotainment system included in the new Mini Cooper gets decent features as standard. Some of those include Bluetooth phone connectivity, HD radio, USB ports, and a 4-speaker sound system. But there is an option to add better features like a 6.5-inch or an 8.8-inch display screen along with a navigation system, smartphone integration, and a much better 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio system. Here is a list of the infotainment features that are available with the 2016 Mini Cooper:

• Bluetooth phone connectivity
• HD radio
• USB ports 
• Auxiliary audio jack
• 4-speaker sound system

Optional:

• 6.5-inch/8.8-inch display screen 
• Navigation system
• Smartphone integration 
• 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio system

The exterior design is one of the most unique features of the 2016 Mini Cooper. As a hardtop variant, the roof is fixed while the convertible gets a soft top. The boxy yet curvy design is very attractive from all angles.

There is extensive use of chrome lining all over the exterior. The Mini Cooper is the lightest in this comparison with a curb weight of 2625 pounds. It is also the shortest in length at 151 inches and has a wheelbase of 98 inches. The Mini Cooper gets a decent ground clearance of 5 inches. 

The Nissan Juke is the heaviest in comparison with a curb weight of 2981 pounds, while the Ford Focus weighs around 2956 pounds. The Ford Focus is the longest in almost all the exterior dimensions and thus has a bigger footprint on road. The Nissan Juke has a higher ground clearance of 7 inches, while the Ford Focus hatchback has a ground clearance of 5 inches. Here is a list of the exterior features that are available with the 2016 Mini Cooper:

• 15/16-inch alloy wheels
• Electronic limited-slip differential
• Automatic headlights
• Heated mirrors
• Hood scoop
• LED fog lights

The NHTSA has given the 2016 Mini Cooper hardtop 2 door variant a 4-star safety rating out of 5, while the IIHS has given it a ‘Good’ safety rating in almost all the test segments. Thus the Mini Cooper is capable of protecting the passengers in case of an accident. Along with that, the mini Cooper gets multiple safety features that improve the overall safety factor of the vehicle. Here is a list of the safety features that are available with the 2016 Mini Cooper:

• Antilock disc brakes
• Stability control
• Traction control
• Front-seat side airbags
• Front knee airbags 
• Full-length side curtain airbags
• Rear parking sensors 
• Rearview camera (optional)

The 2016 Mini Cooper 2 Door Hardtop is an affordable hatchback that provides multiple engine options and thus a great overall performance at this price point. The Mini Cooper is not the quickest but provides a great fuel economy. The interior is one of the best in this segment and provides great spacing and comfort to all the passengers. Thus if you are looking for an affordable yet complete package hatchback, you should definitely take a look at the 2016 Mini Cooper.