MINI Convertible (2004 – 2009) vs MG ZR 3 Doors (2004 – 2005): specs compared
The MINI Convertible is the more powerful of the two, with up to 170 hp against 160 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.4 s against 7.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 216 km/h against 209 km/h. The MG ZR 3 Doors uses less fuel, from 5.2 L/100 km against 7.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,095 kg against 1,140 kg. At 4,011 mm, the MG ZR 3 Doors is 376 mm longer than the MINI Convertible.
| Specification |
MINI
Convertible
2004 – 2009
|
MG
ZR 3 Doors
2004 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2009 | 2004 – 2005 |
| Body style | Convertible | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 170 hp | 105 – 160 hp |
| Torque | 140 – 220 Nm | 123 – 260 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.4 – 11.8 s | 7.8 – 11.0 s |
| Top speed | 175 – 216 km/h | 180 – 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.0 – 8.8 L/100 km | 0.0 – 7.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,635 mm | 4,011 mm |
| Width | 1,689 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,466 mm | 2,499 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,140 – 1,265 kg | 1,095 – 1,185 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.