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Mini Cooper R56 or Nissan Micra K12?

2006–2013 vs 2003–2010 · Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Convertible

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Mini Cooper R562006–2013 · 4 engines · Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper WorksSpecifications →1 listing from €5,200 →
Nissan Micra K122003–2010 · 13 engines · Visia, Acenta, Tekna, ComfortSpecifications →Listings →
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Mini Cooper R562006–20131 listing · from €5,200
Nissan Micra K122003–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length3,714 mmLength3,715 mm–3,806 mm
Width1,683 mmWidth1,660 mm–1,668 mm
Height1,407 mmHeight1,441 mm–1,540 mm
Wheelbase2,467 mmWheelbase2,430 mm–2,432 mm
Ground clearance130 mm–140 mmGround clearance130 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume160 lTrunk volume251 l–457 l
Curb weight1,130 kg–1,220 kgCurb weight950 kg–1,225 kg
Fuel tank40 lFuel tank46 l
Engines
Production years2006–2013Production years2003–2010
Body typeHatchback 3-doorBody typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Convertible
Number of engines4Number of engines13
Power82–155 kW (111–211 hp)Power48–81 kW (65–110 hp)
Displacement (l)1.6Displacement (l)1.0–1.6
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManualGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainFront-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption3.8 l/100 km · Cooper D 1.6Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi
Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · John Cooper Works 1.6Best 0–100 km/h9.8 s · 1.6 160SR
Top speed238 km/hTop speed183 km/h
Trim levelsCooper · Visia
Items in the base trim32 · CooperItems in the base trim17 · Visia
Items in the top trim33 · Cooper SItems in the top trim32 · Tekna
Equipment · Comfort6 · 2
Climate Control, 1-zone✓Climate Control, 1-zone—
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System✓Start-Stop System—
Multifunction Steering Wheel✓Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric✓Fabric✓
5 Seats—5 Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel✓Leather Steering Wheel—
Folding Rear Seat—Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 2
Audio System✓Audio System✓
Bluetooth✓Bluetooth—
USB Port✓USB Port—
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
AUX input✓AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors✓Heated Side Mirrors—
Fog Lights✓Fog Lights—
Rain Sensor✓Rain Sensor—
Light Sensor✓Light Sensor—
Equipment · Safety9 · 6
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags✓Curtain Airbags—
Rear Isofix Mounts✓Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)—Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist✓Hill Start Assist—
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm✓Alarm—
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels—Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels✓Alloy Wheels—
R15 Wheels✓R15 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel—Compact spare wheel✓
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Price from€5,200Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mini Cooper R56 or Nissan Micra K12?

Length: Nissan Micra K12 3,806 mm, Mini Cooper R56 3,714 mm (a 92 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,432 vs 2,467 mm. Boot: 457 vs 160 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mini Cooper R56 or Nissan Micra K12?

The most frugal Mini Cooper R56 uses 3.8 l/100 km (Cooper D 1.6); the most frugal Nissan Micra K12 4.4 l/100 km (1.5 dCi).

Which is more powerful — Mini Cooper R56 or Nissan Micra K12?

The strongest Mini Cooper R56 makes 155 kW (211 hp) (John Cooper Works 1.6); the strongest Nissan Micra K12 81 kW (110 hp) (1.6 160SR).

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