Ariel Nomad (2015 – 2024) vs MINI Convertible (2015 – 2018): specs compared
The Ariel Nomad is the more powerful of the two, with up to 238 hp against 231 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.4 s against 6.5 s. The MINI Convertible has the higher top speed: 241 km/h against 201 km/h. The Ariel Nomad is the lighter car, from 670 kg against 1,205 kg. At 3,820 mm, the MINI Convertible is 604 mm longer than the Ariel Nomad.
| Specification |
Ariel
Nomad
2015 – 2024
|
MINI
Convertible
2015 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2015 – 2024 | 2015 – 2018 |
| Body style | — | Convertible |
| Variants | 1 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 238 hp | 116 – 231 hp |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 220 – 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.4 s | 6.5 – 9.9 s |
| Top speed | 201 km/h | 195 – 241 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 4.0 – 6.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,216 mm | 3,820 mm |
| Width | 1,849 mm | 1,727 mm |
| Height | 1,425 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,347 mm | 2,494 mm |
| Curb weight | 670 kg | 1,205 – 1,320 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.