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:

dimensions comparison illustration