The Cars > The Rivals
Ever wondered how the Mini stacked up against its 1990s rivals? Let's take a look at each one of the main competitors to the MPi and see how the Mini fared.
Fiat Cinquecento Sporting
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Ford KA 2
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Daihatsu Cuore Avanzato TR-XX R4
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Rover Mini 1.3i*
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Performance
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0-60 mph
Top Speed
Economy (claimed)
Power
Torque
Engine
Size
Configuration
Drivetrain layout
Fuel system
Aspiration
Compression ratio
Transmission
Transmission
Chassis
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Front brakes
Rear brakes
Wheels & Tyres
Tyre size
Wheels
Dimensions
Total length
Total width
Total height
Wheelbase
Front track
Rear track
Kerb weight
Sales
Price when new
Year introduced
End of production
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13.5 seconds
93 mph
45 mpg
54 bhp @ 5500 rpm
63 ft-lb @ 3250 rpm
1108 cc
I4, SOHC, 8 total valves
Front-engine, FWD
Single-point injection
Natural
9.6:1
5-speed manual
Ind. MacP. Strut, ARB
Ind. lower wish, coils
Disc
Drum
155/65 R13
13" alloy
3226 mm
1486 mm
1435 mm
2200 mm
1270 mm
1276 mm
735 kg
£7,450
1994
1998
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13.8 seconds
96 mph
47.9 mpg
59 bhp @ 5000 rpm
77 ft-lb @ 2500 rpm
1299 cc
I4, OHV, 8 total valves
Front-engine, FWD
EEC V fuel injection
Natural
9.5:1
5-speed manual
Ind. MacPherson Strut
Semi indep. twist beam
Disc
Drum
165/65 R13
13" steel
3620 mm
1631 mm
1368 mm
2448 mm
1395 mm
1411 mm
908 kg
£8,880
1996
2008
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10.0 seconds
98 mph
52.3 mpg
64 bhp @ 7500 rpm
74 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
659 cc
I4, DOHC, 16 total valves
Front-engine, AWD
Multi-point injection
Turbo
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5-speed manual
Ind. MacPherson Strut
MacP. strut, dual link
Vented Disc
Drum
155/65 R13
13" alloy
3290 mm
1390 mm
1460 mm
2300 mm
1220 mm
1210 mm
700 kg
£9,000
1994
1998
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12.2 seconds
90 mph
43.0 mpg
63 bhp @ 5500 rpm
70 ft-lb @ 3000 rpm
1275 cc
I4, OHV, 8 total valves
Front-engine, FWD
Multi-point injection
Natural
10.5:1
4-speed manual
Ind. rubber wishbone
Ind. trailing arms rubber
Disc
Drum
145/70 R12
12" alloy
3055 mm
1440 mm
1340 mm
2035 mm
1234 mm
1203 mm
715 kg
£8,995
1996
2000
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*Specification applies to standard, 12" wheel versions.
