#18

in 2011 Affordable Small Cars

Avg. Price Paid: $16,811 - $27,968
Original MSRP: $19,400 - $34,300
MPG: 29 City / 37 Hwy

2011 Mini Cooper Safety

Used Car Scores

Overall: 2011 Mini Cooper U.S. News Best Cars 7.8
Critics' Rating: 8.9
Performance: 8.7
Interior: 6.4
Operating Cost: 7.8
Safety: 9.1
Reliability:
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Pros and Cons

  • Excellent fuel economy
  • Agile handling
  • Powerful engine options
  • Little cargo space
  • Cramped rear seats
  • Below-average reliability

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Safety Ratings

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety1
Frontal Offset Test Results GOOD
Side Impact Test Results ACCEPTABLE
Rear Crash Protection Results GOOD
Roof Strength Test Results ACCEPTABLE
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration2
Overall Rating Not Rated
Front Not Rated
Side Not Rated
Rollover
  • Safety scores reflect crash test standards and ratings when this car was new and may not be comparable to current safety ratings
  • 1 "Good" is the highest rating
  • 2 5 stars is the highest rating

Safety Features

  • Driver Air Bag
  • Passenger Air Bag
  • Side Head Air Bag
  • Rear Head Air Bag
  • Side Air Bag
  • 4-Wheel ABS
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Traction Control

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