Compare the MINI Cooper Convertible vs Mazda MX-5
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Both the Mazda MX-5 and the MINI Cooper Convertible are genuinely fun to drive on twisty country roads, and each comes with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. How they deal with rough surfaces sets them apart, however: the Mazda has softer suspension that feels close to perfect on bumpy UK roads, whereas the MINI crashes into potholes and jostles you on particularly rough surfaces. If you want a manual gearbox, the regular MX-5 is the only choice here, while the Cooper Convertible comes purely with an automatic transmission. You also get a bigger boot in the MINI Cooper Convertible, giving you slightly more luggage capacity than you find in the Mazda MX-5.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type Convertibles | Body type Convertibles, Sports cars |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 4 Best | Number of seats 2 |
| Boot space, seats up 160 litres (1 suitcase) Best | Boot space, seats up 130 litres (1 suitcase) |
| Boot space, seats down 215 litres | Boot space, seats down — |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 3,879 mm x 1,744 mm x 1,431 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 3,915 mm x 1,735 mm x 1,230 mm |
| First year tax rate £560 | First year tax rate £560 |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 2.0 Auto | Engine name 1.5 132 |
| Engine size 2.0 L Petrol • 161 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 132 BHP |
| Body type Convertibles | Body type Convertibles, Sports cars |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Manual |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
| Forward gears 7 | Forward gears 6 |
| Acceleration 8.2 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 8.3 s (0-60 mph) |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 4 Best | Number of seats 2 |
| Number of doors 2 | Number of doors 2 |
| Boot (seats up) 160 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 130 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 215 litres | Boot (seats down) — |
| Length 3,879 mm | Length 3,915 mm |
| Width 1,744 mm | Width 1,735 mm |
| Height 1,431 mm | Height 1,230 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.5 m | Wheelbase 2.31 m |
| Turning circle 11.1 m | Turning circle 10.4 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.