With the release of the new MINI Countryman, we created a dimensions comparison table and diagram to show the size comparison among the original classic Mini Cooper, the new MINI Cooper, and the MINI Countryman.
| 1961 Mini Cooper | 2002 MINI Cooper | 2011 MINI Cooper Countryman | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 120.25″ / 10.0 ft. | 142.8″ / 11.9 ft. | 161.7″ / 13.475 ft. |
| Width | 55.5″ / 4.625 ft. | 66.5″ / 5.5 ft | 70.4″ / 5.9 ft. |
| Height | 53.0″ / 4.4 ft. | 55.4″ / 4.6 ft | 61.5″ / 5.125 ft. |
| Wheelbase | 80.0″ / 6.7 ft. | 97.1″ / 8.1 ft. | 102.2″ / 8.5 ft. |
| Unladen Weight (Manual) | 1,315 lb. | 2,524 lb. | 2,954 lb. |
The cars shown in the diagram are to scale:
I’m finding that I’m in the minority of MINI fans in my general dislike for the Countryman. More or less, I’m OK with the four doors, the idea of a MINI sport activity vehicle, but it’s the size that I’m not happy with. I also loathe the headlight shape; I’m worried it signals a continue and gradual move away from MINI’s original inspiration.
But it’s not the end of the wold, of course. It appears that the Countryman is being well received world wide, so Hat Off, MINI 🙂