MINI Convertible second generation
The MINI Convertible second generation (2009–2015): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 70 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: R57
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 3,700–3,730 mm RDW | 3,700–3,730 mm TC | 3,698–3,729 mm |
| Width | 1,680 mm RDW | 1,680 mm TC | 1,684 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm RDW | 1,410 mm TC | 1,407 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,470 mm RDW | 2,470 mm TC | 2,467 mm |
| Front track | 1,445–1,587 mm ASTRA | 1,450–1,460 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,452–1,588 mm ASTRA | 1,460–1,470 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,135–1,230 kg RDW | 1,225–1,280 kg TC | 1,150–1,210 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,235–1,330 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,590–1,685 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 650 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 500 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 2 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 170 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,039–2,095 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 181–225 km/h RDW | – | – |
| Torque | 153–305 Nm ASTRA | – | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/45R17, 175/60R16, 195/55R16, 185/50R17, 175/65R15, 205/40R18
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
44 complaints for model years 2009–2012. 2 fires · 1 injury
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 70 versions of the MINI Convertible second generation
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European Union 13 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2016 | 1.6 L | 82 kW (111 PS) | Diesel | 105 g/km | 8,503 |
| 2011–2016 | 2.0 L | 82 kW (111 PS) | Diesel | 140 g/km | 1,472 |
| 2011–2015 | 1.6 L | 90 kW (122 PS) | Petrol | 141–144 g/km | 21,549 |
| 2011–2015 | 1.6 L | 72 kW (98 PS) | Petrol | 138–141 g/km | 14,931 |
| 2011–2015 | 1.6 L | 135 kW (184 PS) | Petrol | 145–146 g/km | 12,350 |
| 2011–2015 | 2.0 L | 105 kW (143 PS) | Diesel | 130–131 g/km | 3,038 |
| 2011–2015 | 1.6 L | 155 kW (211 PS) | Petrol | 162–169 g/km | 3,913 |
| 2011–2015 | 1.6 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Petrol | 140–142 g/km | 601 |
| 2011–2015 | 1.6 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Petrol | 145–147 g/km | 324 |
| 2011–2014 | 2.0 L | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 128–133 g/km | 244 |
| 2011 | 1.6 L | 88 kW (120 PS) | Petrol | 137 g/km | 28 |
| 2010 | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 147 g/km | 7,040 |
| 2010 | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 105 g/km | 828 |
United Kingdom 39 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2015MINI Cooper Convertible | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 133 g/km |
| 2012–2015MINI Cooper Convertible · MINI One Convertible | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2015MINI Cooper D Convertible | 1.6 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.0 L/100 km NEDC | 105 g/km |
| 2012–2015MINI Cooper S Convertible | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 2012–2015MINI Cooper S Convertible | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 153 g/km |
| 2012–2015MINI One Convertible | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 133 g/km |
| 2012–2015MINI John Cooper Works Convertible | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.8–7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 157–169 g/km |
| 2015MINI John Cooper Works Convertible | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 169 g/km |
| 2015MINI Cooper D Convertible | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 140 g/km |
| 2015MINI Cooper SD Convertible | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 118 g/km |
| 2015MINI Cooper SD Convertible | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.4 L/100 km NEDC | 143 g/km |
| 2013–2014MINI Cooper D Convertible | 1.6 L | Diesel | Manual | 4.0 L/100 km NEDC | 105 g/km |
| 2013–2014MINI Cooper S Convertible | 1.6 L | Petrol | Manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 2013–2014MINI Cooper S Convertible | 1.6 L | Petrol | Automatic | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 153 g/km |
| 2013–2014MINI John Cooper Works Convertible | 1.6 L | Petrol | Manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 157 g/km |
| 2013–2014MINI John Cooper Works Convertible | 1.6 L | Petrol | Automatic | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 169 g/km |
| 2013–2014MINI Cooper D Convertible | 2.0 L | Diesel | Automatic | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 140 g/km |
| 2013–2014MINI Cooper SD Convertible | 2.0 L | Diesel | Manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 118 g/km |
| 2013–2014MINI Cooper SD Convertible | 2.0 L | Diesel | Automatic | 5.4 L/100 km NEDC | 143 g/km |
| 2013MINI One Convertible | 1.6 L | Petrol | Manual | 5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 133 g/km |
| 2013MINI Cooper Convertible | 1.6 L | Petrol | Manual | 5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 133 g/km |
| 2013MINI One Convertible · MINI Cooper Convertible | 1.6 L | Petrol | Automatic | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2012MINI Cooper D Convertible - with particle filter | 1.6 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.0 L/100 km NEDC | 105 g/km |
| 2012MINI Cooper D Convertible - with particle filter | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 140 g/km |
| 2012MINI Cooper SD Convertible - with particle filter | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 118 g/km |
| 2012MINI Cooper SD Convertible - with particle filter | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.4 L/100 km NEDC | 143 g/km |
| 2010MINI Cooper Convertible - from March 2010 | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 133 g/km |
| 2010MINI One Convertible - from March 2010 · MINI Cooper Convertible - from March 2010 | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2010MINI Cooper S Convertible - from March 2010 | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 2010MINI Cooper S Convertible - from March 2010 | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 153 g/km |
| 2010MINI John Cooper Works Convertible - from March 2010 | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 169 g/km |
| 2010MINI One Convertible - from March 2010 | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 133 g/km |
| 2009–2010MINI Cooper Convertible - from March 2009 · MINI Cooper Convertible - up to February 2010 | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 137 g/km |
| 2009–2010MINI Cooper Convertible - from March 2009 · MINI Cooper Convertible - up to February 2010 | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 161 g/km |
| 2009–2010MINI John Cooper Works Convertible - from March 2009 · MINI John Cooper Works Convertible - up to February 2010 | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 169 g/km |
| 2010MINI Cooper S Convertible - up to February 2010 | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 153 g/km |
| 2010MINI Cooper S Convertible - up to February 2010 | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 170 g/km |
| 2009MINI Cooper S Convertible - from March 2009 | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 153 g/km |
| 2009MINI Cooper S Convertible - from March 2009 | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 170 g/km |
France 12 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2014MINI ONE CABRIO | – | 72 kW (98 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.4 L/100 km NEDC | 127 g/km |
| 2012–2014MINI ONE CABRIO | – | 72 kW (98 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2012–2014MINI COOPER D CABRIO | – | 82 kW (111 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 140 g/km |
| 2012–2014MINI COOPER D CABRIO | – | 82 kW (111 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.0 L/100 km NEDC | 105 g/km |
| 2012–2014MINI COOPER CABRIO | – | 90 kW (122 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 133 g/km |
| 2012–2014MINI COOPER CABRIO | – | 90 kW (122 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2012–2014MINI COOPER SD CABRIO | – | 105 kW (143 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 118 g/km |
| 2012–2014MINI COOPER SD CABRIO | – | 105 kW (143 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.4 L/100 km NEDC | 143 g/km |
| 2012–2014MINI COOPER S CABRIO | – | 135 kW (184 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 2012–2014MINI COOPER S CABRIO | – | 135 kW (184 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 153 g/km |
| 2012–2014MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS CABRIO | – | 155 kW (211 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.8–7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 157–169 g/km |
| 2013–2014MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS CABRIO | – | 155 kW (211 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 169 g/km |
United States 4 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2015SIDI | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 28–30 MPG (7.8–8.4 L/100 km) EPA | 184–197 g/km |
| 2009–2015 | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 27–30 MPG (7.8–8.7 L/100 km) EPA | 184–205 g/km |
| 2010–2015SIDI | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 28–29 MPG (8.1–8.4 L/100 km) EPA | 195–197 g/km |
| 2009–2015 | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 28–32 MPG (7.4–8.4 L/100 km) EPA | 173–197 g/km |
Canada 2 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2015Minicompact | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 7.7–8.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 177–202 g/km |
| 2009–2015Minicompact | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.4–8.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 170–193 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.