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2021 MINI Convertible Trims Comparison

2021 Convertible trim level differences

The 2021 Mini Convertible is a two-door compact convertible. It technically seats four passengers but the rear seat is quite small, limiting its usefulness. It's available in three versions: the base Cooper, the sportier Cooper S and the high-performance John Cooper Works.

The Cooper is powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine (134 horsepower, 162 lb-ft of torque), while the Cooper S gets a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder (189 hp, 207 lb-ft). Both models come standard with a seven-speed dual clutch automatic transmission. A manual transmission is also available. The John Cooper Works upgrades the 2.0-liter engine (228 hp, 236 lb-ft) and equips the car with a standard eight-speed automatic transmission.

Cooper
Starts you off with:

  • Air conditioning
  • Simulated leather upholstery
  • Heated mirrors and washer jets
  • 6.5-inch center screen
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
  • Forward collision warning (alerts you of a possible collision with the car in front)
  • Automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)

Besides the gutsy engine, the Cooper S gets:

  • Run-flat tires
  • Three driving modes
  • Sport seats and steering wheel
  • Black checkered interior trim

At the top of the lineup is the John Cooper Works model. It gets:

  • Sport suspension
  • Unique sport seats
  • LED headlights with cornering lights

Custom configurability is a hallmark of any Mini. You can easily create a Mini Convertible like no other through paint, stripes, wheels, upholstery and trims. Mini also offers a variety of packages that bundle extra features. Key features to be on the lookout for include:

  • Larger wheels
  • Heated seats
  • Keyless entry and start
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Upgraded Harman Kardon stereo
  • Head-up display
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • 8.8-inch touchscreen with navigation
  • Apple CarPlay smartphone integration

Which 2021 Convertible trim does Edmunds recommend?

The Cooper S is our favorite Mini Convertible. It comes with the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, which provides impressive acceleration, as well as interior goodies such as sport seats.

Compare 2021 Convertible trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Olean, NY
Vehicle
Convertible Cooper
Convertible Cooper S
Convertible John Cooper Works
Vehicle
Cooper
1.5L 3cyl Turbo 6M
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John Cooper Works
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
optional
optional
optional
Satellite radio
Not available
Not available
Not available
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
optional
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leatherette
leatherette
alcantara/cloth
Heated seats
optional
optional
optional
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
England
England
England
Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
134 hp @ 4,400 rpm
189 hp @ 5,000 rpm
228 hp @ 5,200 rpm
Engine torque
162 lb-ft @ 1,250 rpm
207 lb-ft @ 1,350 rpm
236 lb-ft @ 1,250 rpm
Engine displacement
1.5 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 3
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
175/65R15
195/55R16
205/45R17
Wheel size
15 X 5.5-in
16 X 6.5-in
17 X 7.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
optional
standard
standard
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
26 / 37 / 30 MPG
23 / 32 / 26 MPG
25 / 33 / 28 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
11.6 gal.
11.6 gal.
11.6 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
302 / 429 miles
267 / 371 miles
290 / 383 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
35.4 ft.
35.4 ft.
35.4 ft.
Curb weight
Ground Clearance
4.5 in.
4.5 in.
4.5 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
76.1 in.
76.1 in.
76.1 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
68.0 in.
68.0 in.
68.0 in.
Height
55.7 in.
55.7 in.
55.7 in.
Length
151.9 in.
151.9 in.
152.5 in.
Wheelbase
98.2 in.
98.2 in.
98.2 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
7.6 cu. ft.
7.6 cu. ft.
7.6 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
39.8 in.
39.8 in.
39.8 in.
Front Leg Room
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room
51.0 in.
51.0 in.
51.0 in.
Rear Head Room
39.0 in.
39.0 in.
39.0 in.
Rear Leg Room
30.9 in.
30.9 in.
30.9 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
39.7 in.
39.7 in.
39.7 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$43,780
$47,371
$49,373
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.58
$0.63
$0.66
Depreciation
$10,573
$11,274
$13,147
Financing
$3,555
$4,006
$4,621
Taxes & Fees
$1,717
$1,907
$2,166
Fuel
$10,804
$12,467
$11,582
Insurance
$4,226
$4,380
$4,624
Maintenance
$9,414
$9,846
$9,742
Repairs
$3,491
$3,491
$3,491
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
MINI Yours Carbon Black Lounge, leather
Carbon Black SensaTec, leatherette
Carbon Black Cross Punch, leather
Black Pearl, leatherette/cloth
Chesterfield Satellite Grey, leather
Black Pearl Light Grey, leatherette/cloth
Chesterfield Malt Brown, leather
MINI Yours Sidewalk Anthracite Lounge, leather
MINI Yours Carbon Black Lounge, leather
Carbon Black SensaTec, leatherette
Carbon Black Cross Punch, leather
Black Pearl, leatherette/cloth
Chesterfield Satellite Grey, leather
Black Pearl Light Grey, leatherette/cloth
Chesterfield Malt Brown, leather
MINI Yours Carbon Black Lounge, leather
Carbon Black SensaTec, leatherette
Carbon Black Cross Punch, leather
Black Pearl, leatherette/cloth
Chesterfield Satellite Grey, leather
Black Pearl Light Grey, leatherette/cloth
Chesterfield Malt Brown, leather
Carbon Black Dinamica, leather/sueded microfiber
Carbon Black Dinamica, cloth/sueded microfiber
Exterior
Emerald Grey Metallic
White Silver Metallic
Pepper White
MINI Yours Enigmatic Black Metallic
Caribbean Aqua Metallic
Chili Red
Moonwalk Grey Metallic
Starlight Blue Metallic
British Racing Green IV Metallic
Midnight Black Metallic
Melting Silver Metallic
Solaris Orange Metallic
Deep Laguna Metallic
Emerald Grey Metallic
Thunder Grey Metallic
White Silver Metallic
Pepper White
MINI Yours Enigmatic Black Metallic
Caribbean Aqua Metallic
Chili Red
Moonwalk Grey Metallic
Starlight Blue Metallic
British Racing Green IV Metallic
Midnight Black Metallic
Melting Silver Metallic
Solaris Orange Metallic
Emerald Grey Metallic
Thunder Grey Metallic
White Silver Metallic
Pepper White
MINI Yours Enigmatic Black Metallic
Caribbean Aqua Metallic
Chili Red
Moonwalk Grey Metallic
Starlight Blue Metallic
Midnight Black Metallic
Melting Silver Metallic
John Cooper Works Rebel Green
Solaris Orange Metallic