The Mini Cooper is a 2-door hatchback , convertible , coupe , wagon offered in 2dr Cpe S , 2dr Cpe , 2dr Cpe John Cooper Works , 2dr Cpe , 2dr Cpe S , 2dr Cpe John Cooper Works , 2dr , 2dr S and 2dr John Cooper Works . The powertrains include 1.6-liter 4 (121 hp) , 1.6-liter 4 turbo (181 hp) and 1.6-liter 4 turbo (208 hp) engines, and 6-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmissions. It is Front wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 26 mpg city to 34 mpg highway. The Cooper wagon Clubman 4-cyl uses Premium fuel.
Standard safety equipment includes Standard/no (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.
Competing models include Volvo C30 , Volkswagen GTI and Mazda3 .
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