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Fuel Economy:
48 MPG city / 45 MPG highway
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Year
2008
Make
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Model
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Hatchback
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Price Comparison
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Toyota Prius
Dodge Caliber R/T
MINI Cooper S
Mazda MAZDASPEED3 Sport
MSRP
$21,500.00
$21,410.00
$21,200.00
$22,440.00
Destination
$720.00
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Fuel Economy
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Dodge Caliber R/T
MINI Cooper S
Mazda MAZDASPEED3 Sport
City (mpg)
48
21
25
18
Highway (mpg)
45
24
32
26
Engines & Power
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Dodge Caliber R/T
MINI Cooper S
Mazda MAZDASPEED3 Sport
Standard Engine
1.5L 110hp I4
2.4L 172hp I4
1.6L 172hp I4
2.3L 263hp I4
Horsepower
110
172 @ 6000 RPM
172 @ 5500 RPM
263 @ 5500 RPM
Torque
N/A
165 @ 4400 RPM
177 @ 1600 RPM
280 @ 3000 RPM
Valves
4
4
4
4
Displacement (cc)
1497
2360
1598
2260
Bore X Stroke (in.)
3 X 3.3
3.5 X 3.8
3 X 3.4
3.4 X 3.7
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
10.5:1
10.5:1
9.5:1
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
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MINI Cooper S
Mazda MAZDASPEED3 Sport
Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
2932.1
3306.9
N/A
3152.6
Wheelbase (in.)
106.3
103.7
97.1
103.9
Length (in.)
175
173.8
146.2
176.8
Width (in.)
67.9
68.8
66.3
69.5
Height (in.)
58.7
60.4
55.4
57.7
Track Front (in.)
59.3
59.8
57.2
60.4
Track Rear (in.)
58.3
59.8
57.5
60
Ground Clearance (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Car Interior
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MINI Cooper S
Mazda MAZDASPEED3 Sport
Standard Seating
5
5
4
5
Front Headroom (in.)
39.1
40
38.8
39.1
Rear Headroom (in.)
37.1
38.9
37.6
38.4
Front Legroom (in.)
41.9
41.8
41.4
41.1
Rear Legroom (in.)
38.6
35.6
29.9
36.3
Front Shoulder Room (in.)
55
54.2
50.3
54.9
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)
52.9
53.4
44.7
54
Front Hip Room (in.)
51
52.2
N/A
53.8
Rear Hip Room (in.)
51.6
49.6
N/A
52.5
Payload & Towing
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MINI Cooper S
Mazda MAZDASPEED3 Sport
Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.)
96.2
95.2
N/A
95.3
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
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Front Suspension
strut
strut
strut
strut
Rear Suspension
torsion
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
Tires
185/65R15
215/55R18
195/55R16
215/45R18
Anti-Theft & Locks
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Power Door Locks
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Braking & Traction
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MINI Cooper S
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4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive
front wheel drive
4x4 wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle
N/A
N/A
N/A
Std.
Vehicle Stability Control System
N/A
N/A
N/A
Std.
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
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Radio
AM/FM
N/A
AM/FM
AM/FM
Cassette Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
CD Player
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
CD Changer
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
DVD Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Navigation Aid
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior
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Cruise Control
N/A
Std.
N/A
Std.
Tilt Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
N/A
Telescopic Steering Column
N/A
N/A
Yes
N/A
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
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Air Conditioning
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Car Safety
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Driver Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Front Side Airbag
Std.
N/A
Std.
Std.
Passenger Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Rear Side Airbag
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Seating
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Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Roof
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Sunroof / Moonroof
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
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Power Windows
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
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