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 MINI Convertible 2009 – 2015 SEAT Ibiza Cupra 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

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