A detailed comparison between electric cars (e.g., the new Mini Cooper Electric) and petrol cars can reveal which is more cost-effective. Below is a breakdown focusing on various aspects for both electric and petrol variants of the Mini Cooper:
1. Towing Capacity
Electric Mini Cooper: Likely limited or not recommended due to motor strain.
Petrol Mini Cooper: Typically offers light towing capacity (up to ~1,300 kg).
2. Engine & Battery
Electric:
Battery Size: ~32.6 kWh usable.
Motor: ~135 kW (181 hp).
Range: ~200–250 km (124–155 miles) per charge.
Petrol:
Engine: 1.5L turbocharged 3-cylinder or 2.0L 4-cylinder (depending on trim).
Power: ~134–189 hp.
3. Fuel Consumption & Range
Electric: ~15–18 kWh/100 km (62 miles).
Petrol: ~6–8 L/100 km (39–47 mpg).
Range (Petrol): ~600–700 km per tank.
4. Annual Maintenance Costs
Electric: Lower (~$300–$500 annually).
Petrol: Higher (~$600–$1,000 annually).
5. Insurance Prices
Electric: Generally higher due to higher repair/replacement costs.
Petrol: Slightly lower.
6. Tire Sizes
Common across both: 17–18 inches.
7. Luxury SUV Features
Mini Coopers are subcompact cars, not SUVs. Features include premium interiors, infotainment systems, and advanced driver aids.
8. Prices
Electric: Starting ~$36,000–$40,000.
Petrol: Starting ~$26,000–$30,000.
9. Model Defects
Electric: Battery degradation over time, limited range, charging infrastructure concerns.
Petrol: Higher emissions, regular engine maintenance required.
10. Horsepower & Torque
Electric: ~181 hp, 270 Nm (199 lb-ft).
Petrol: ~134–189 hp, 220–280 Nm.
11. Weight & Capacity
Electric: Heavier (~1,450 kg) due to the battery.
Petrol: Lighter (~1,250–1,350 kg).
12. Entertainment & Speakers
Both versions include Mini’s infotainment system with optional Harman Kardon audio.
13. Safety
Equipped with standard safety features like autonomous emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control.
14. Base Curb Weight
Electric: ~1,450 kg.
Petrol: ~1,250–1,350 kg.
15. Dimensions
Electric & Petrol (similar):
Length: ~3,850 mm (151.6 inches).
Width: ~1,727 mm (68 inches).
Wheelbase: ~2,495 mm (98.2 inches).
16. Ground Clearance
~140 mm (5.5 inches) for both.
17. Warranty
Electric: ~8 years/160,000 km battery warranty.
Petrol: ~5 years/60,000 km warranty.
18. Pros & Cons
Electric Mini
Pros:
Low running costs.
Smooth and quiet ride.
Zero emissions.
Quick acceleration.
Cons:
Limited range.
Charging infrastructure concerns.
Petrol Mini
Pros:
Greater range.
More widespread fueling infrastructure.
Lower initial cost.
Cons:
Higher running costs.
More emissions.
Which Is Cheaper?
Upfront Cost: Petrol Mini is cheaper initially.
Running Cost: Electric Mini wins (lower energy and maintenance costs).
Insurance: Petrol Mini is cheaper to insure.
Environmental Impact: Electric Mini is far better.
The Electric Mini becomes cost-effective after ~3–5 years, especially for city driving. However, for long-distance travel or areas with limited EV charging, the petrol Mini is more practical.
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1. Towing Capacity
Electric Mini Cooper: Likely limited or not recommended due to motor strain.
Petrol Mini Cooper: Typically offers light towing capacity (up to ~1,300 kg).
2. Engine & Battery
Electric:
Battery Size: ~32.6 kWh usable.
Motor: ~135 kW (181 hp).
Range: ~200–250 km (124–155 miles) per charge.
Petrol:
Engine: 1.5L turbocharged 3-cylinder or 2.0L 4-cylinder (depending on trim).
Power: ~134–189 hp.
3. Fuel Consumption & Range
Electric: ~15–18 kWh/100 km (62 miles).
Petrol: ~6–8 L/100 km (39–47 mpg).
Range (Petrol): ~600–700 km per tank.
4. Annual Maintenance Costs
Electric: Lower (~$300–$500 annually).
Petrol: Higher (~$600–$1,000 annually).
5. Insurance Prices
Electric: Generally higher due to higher repair/replacement costs.
Petrol: Slightly lower.
6. Tire Sizes
Common across both: 17–18 inches.
7. Luxury SUV Features
Mini Coopers are subcompact cars, not SUVs. Features include premium interiors, infotainment systems, and advanced driver aids.
8. Prices
Electric: Starting ~$36,000–$40,000.
Petrol: Starting ~$26,000–$30,000.
9. Model Defects
Electric: Battery degradation over time, limited range, charging infrastructure concerns.
Petrol: Higher emissions, regular engine maintenance required.
10. Horsepower & Torque
Electric: ~181 hp, 270 Nm (199 lb-ft).
Petrol: ~134–189 hp, 220–280 Nm.
11. Weight & Capacity
Electric: Heavier (~1,450 kg) due to the battery.
Petrol: Lighter (~1,250–1,350 kg).
12. Entertainment & Speakers
Both versions include Mini’s infotainment system with optional Harman Kardon audio.
13. Safety
Equipped with standard safety features like autonomous emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control.
14. Base Curb Weight
Electric: ~1,450 kg.
Petrol: ~1,250–1,350 kg.
15. Dimensions
Electric & Petrol (similar):
Length: ~3,850 mm (151.6 inches).
Width: ~1,727 mm (68 inches).
Wheelbase: ~2,495 mm (98.2 inches).
16. Ground Clearance
~140 mm (5.5 inches) for both.
17. Warranty
Electric: ~8 years/160,000 km battery warranty.
Petrol: ~5 years/60,000 km warranty.
18. Pros & Cons
Electric Mini
Pros:
Low running costs.
Smooth and quiet ride.
Zero emissions.
Quick acceleration.
Cons:
Limited range.
Charging infrastructure concerns.
Petrol Mini
Pros:
Greater range.
More widespread fueling infrastructure.
Lower initial cost.
Cons:
Higher running costs.
More emissions.
Which Is Cheaper?
Upfront Cost: Petrol Mini is cheaper initially.
Running Cost: Electric Mini wins (lower energy and maintenance costs).
Insurance: Petrol Mini is cheaper to insure.
Environmental Impact: Electric Mini is far better.
The Electric Mini becomes cost-effective after ~3–5 years, especially for city driving. However, for long-distance travel or areas with limited EV charging, the petrol Mini is more practical.
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