MINI Convertible (2009 – 2015) vs SEAT Ibiza Cupra (2009 – 2012): specs compared
The MINI Convertible is the more powerful of the two, with up to 211 hp against 180 hp. It has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 229 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.0 L/100 km against 5.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,135 kg against 1,172 kg. At 4,061 mm, the SEAT Ibiza Cupra is 332 mm longer than the MINI Convertible.
| Specification |
MINI
Convertible
2009 – 2015
|
SEAT
Ibiza Cupra
2009 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Spain |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2015 | 2009 – 2012 |
| Body style | Convertible | — |
| Variants | 13 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 98 – 211 hp | 180 hp |
| Torque | 153 – 305 Nm | 249 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 13.1 s | 6.9 s |
| Top speed | 174 – 235 km/h | 229 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.0 – 7.1 L/100 km | 5.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,713 – 3,729 mm | 4,061 mm |
| Width | 1,681 – 1,862 mm | 1,692 mm |
| Height | 1,412 – 1,415 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,466 – 2,477 mm | 2,469 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,135 – 1,240 kg | 1,172 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

