Mini Cabrio R57 or Mitsubishi Colt VII (Z30)?

2009–2015 vs 2004–2012 · Convertible vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Convertible

In short

Length: Cabrio R57 3,734 mm, Colt VII (Z30) 4,055 mm — a 32 cm difference.
Boot: Cabrio R57 125 l, Colt VII (Z30) 220 l.
Lowest consumption: Cabrio R57 4.4 l/100 km, Colt VII (Z30) 4.5 l/100 km.
Power: Cabrio R57 82–155 kW, Colt VII (Z30) 50–110 kW.
Standard equipment: Cabrio R57 26 items (One), Colt VII (Z30) 24 items (Inform).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mini Cabrio R572009–2015 · 4 engines · One, Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper WorksSpecifications →Listings →

Mitsubishi Colt VII (Z30)2004–2012 · 14 engines · Inform, Invite, Intense, EntrySpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mini Cabrio R572009–2015no listings	Mitsubishi Colt VII (Z30)2004–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,734 mm	Length3,810 mm–4,055 mm
Width	Width1,683 mm	Width1,695 mm
Height	Height1,415 mm	Height1,457 mm–1,550 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,467 mm	Wheelbase2,500 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume125 l	Trunk volume160 l–220 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,230 kg–1,330 kg	Curb weight915 kg–1,200 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l	Fuel tank47 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2009–2015	Production years2004–2012
Body type	Body typeConvertible	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines14
Power	Power82–155 kW (111–211 hp)	Power50–110 kW (68–150 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6	Displacement (l)1.1–1.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · Cooper D 1.6	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.5 DI-D 68
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.9 s · John Cooper Works 1.6	Best 0–100 km/h8 s · 1.5 Turbo CZT
Top speed	Top speed235 km/h	Top speed210 km/h
Trim levelsOne · Inform
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim26 · One	Items in the base trim24 · Inform
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim32 · Cooper S	Items in the top trim31 · Intense
Equipment · Comfort7 · 4
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety7 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mini Cabrio R57 or Mitsubishi Colt VII (Z30)?

Length: Mitsubishi Colt VII (Z30) 4,055 mm, Mini Cabrio R57 3,734 mm (a 321 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,500 vs 2,467 mm. Boot: 220 vs 125 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mini Cabrio R57 or Mitsubishi Colt VII (Z30)?

The most frugal Mini Cabrio R57 uses 4.4 l/100 km (Cooper D 1.6); the most frugal Mitsubishi Colt VII (Z30) 4.5 l/100 km (1.5 DI-D 68).

Which is more powerful — Mini Cabrio R57 or Mitsubishi Colt VII (Z30)?

The strongest Mini Cabrio R57 makes 155 kW (211 hp) (John Cooper Works 1.6); the strongest Mitsubishi Colt VII (Z30) 110 kW (150 hp) (1.5 Turbo CZT).

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