| Model year | 2008 |
| Make | Mini |
| Model | Cooper Clubman |
| Style | S 3dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M) |
| Base MSRP | $24,100 |
| Options on test vehicle | Punch Leather Upholstery ($1,500); Convenience Package ($1,500 -- includes multifunction leather steering wheel, comfort access, auto-dimming rearview mirror, center armrest, rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlights, Bluetooth and USB jack); Premium Package ($1,500 -- includes dual-pane sunroof, automatic climate control and premium sound); Sport Package ($1,500 -- includes 17-inch wheels with run-flat performance tires, sport-tuned suspension and bi-xenon headlights); Automatic Transmission ($1,250); Web-Spoke Wheels ($500); Metallic Paint ($500); Chrome Line Interior Trim ($250); Chrome Line Exterior Trim ($250); White Turn Signals ($100); Clubman Launch Package (No cost -- includes power-folding/heated mirrors, heated washer jets and heated front seats). |
| As-tested MSRP | $32,950 |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Inline-4 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 1,598cc (98cu-in) |
| Block/head material | Aluminum / Aluminum |
| Valvetrain | Double-overhead camshaft, four valves per cylinder, direct injection, variable intake & exhaust valve timing, variable intake valve lift |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.5 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6,500 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 172 @ 5,500 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 177 @ 1,600-5,000 (overboost: 192 lb-ft @ 1,700-4,500) |
| Transmission type | 6-speed manual |
| Transmission and axle ratios (x:1) | I = 4.044, II = 2.371, III = 1.556, IV = 1.159, V = 0.852, VI = 0.672, R = 3.193, Final Drive = 3.685 |
| Suspension, front | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Suspension, rear | Independent multilink |
| Steering type | Electric speed-proportional power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 14.0:1 |
| Tire brand | Dunlop |
| Tire model | SP Sport 01 DSST |
| Tire type | Performance run-flat |
| Tire size, front | 205/45R17 |
| Tire size, rear | 205/45R17 |
| Wheel size | 17 by 7.5 front - 17 by 7.5 rear |
| Wheel material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Brakes, front | Ventilated 10.9-inch disc |
| Brakes, rear | Solid 10.2-inch disc |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 4.6 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 7.2 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 10.5 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 15.4 @ 90.8 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 29 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 112 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 68.2 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.85 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | NA |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | NA |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | NA |
| Acceleration comments | The Mini's automatic transmission is impressive in Sport mode -- upshifts are fast and crisp and arrive immediately after they're requested. Downshifts are similarly quick and come with matched revs -- not what we expected, but very impressive. This is an automatic that offers much of the performance of a manual transmission, with few of the compromises. |
| Braking rating | Good |
| Braking comments | We experienced some lengthening of stopping distances over five stops with the Mini Clubman, but this could be due to brake pads that aren't fully bedded in our low-mileage tester. Pedal effort and response remained consistent. Overall performance is still good. |
| Handling rating | Very Good |
| Handling comments | With additional length the Mini's otherwise hyper responses are damped slightly, but it's not so large to not be fun. There's still plenty of sporting character here with impressive steering feel and response and composed body control. |
| Elevation (ft.) | 421 |
| Temperature (°F) | 66.0 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 0.0 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 23 city/32 highway |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 24.6 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 13.2 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 2,855 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 2,911 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 60/40 |
| Length (in.) | 155.8 |
| Width (in.) | 66.3 |
| Height (in.) | 56.4 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 100.3 |
| Track, front (in.) | 57.2 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 57.5 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 36.1 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 41.4 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 32.3 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 39.0 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 37.7 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 50.3 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 45.9 |
| Seating capacity | 4 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 9.2 |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | 32.8 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 12 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard dual front |
| Head airbags | Standard front and rear |
| Knee airbags | Not available |
| Antilock brakes | 4-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Brake assist, electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Rollover protection | Not available |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Standard |
| Emergency assistance system | Not available |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Not tested |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Not tested |
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