MINI Cooper 2013–2018 car dimensions: 3982 mm long, 1727 mm wide and 1425 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,145 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 278 litres.
The cabin offers a central display with rotary controller as base, upgrading to larger colour screens on higher specs. Manual air conditioning is standard with dual-zone automatic available as an option or on select grades. Cruise control comes standard. Rear parking sensors are standard in some markets and optional in others, with front sensors and a reversing camera available optionally. Driver aids include an optional camera-based package with collision and pedestrian warning plus city braking function, adaptive cruise, and high-beam assist. Lane departure warning is part of later or optional packages. Apple CarPlay arrived mid-generation on certain trims. Android Auto was not factory-fitted.
Boot space measures 278 litres with seats up, expanding to 941 litres with the 60:40 split rear seats folded. An optional storage package includes an adjustable luggage compartment floor.
Official specifications list no permitted trailer load, braked or unbraked. Payload is rated at 520 kg according to DIN. Roof load is permitted up to 75 kg. The car is set up as a compact hatch for everyday use rather than heavy work or towing duties.
The cabin feels roomier than the three-door version with extra rear legroom, headroom and shoulder space for three rear seats. Front seats offer manual height and other adjustments as standard, with sport seats and front heating available on higher grades or as options. Dual-zone climate control and a panoramic glass roof are optional extras that add to daily comfort. Ambient lighting options give the interior a brighter feel.
Combined fuel use 4.7-4.9 l/100 km for 1.5-litre Cooper petrol
Euro NCAP four-star rating
Standard front, side and curtain airbags plus knee airbags in some markets
DSC stability control with DTC and ABS standard
Condition Based Service system
Active bonnet for pedestrian protection
The 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol in the Cooper 5-door returns combined fuel consumption of 4.7 to 4.9 litres per 100 km according to official figures, with slight variation by manual or automatic gearbox. Diesels in the range are more frugal still.
A Condition Based Service system tracks oil condition and other factors to show when maintenance is due rather than fixed schedules. Work is best done at a MINI specialist to keep systems working as designed.
Crash tests gave the generation a four-star Euro NCAP result with strong scores for adult and child protection. Standard kit covers multiple airbags, stability systems, tyre pressure monitoring in many markets and an active bonnet that lifts on pedestrian impact.
Keeping the car means following the service indicators and checking for run-flat tyres or repair kit as fitted. Optional driver aids such as collision warning can be added for extra peace of mind on longer ownership.
Length 3982 mm, Width 1727 mm, Height 1425 mm, Wheelbase 2567 mm (Cooper 2013–2018)
Sources: manufacturer data, BMW Group MINI 5-Door Hatch press pack and technical specifications, supplemented by autoevolution and manufacturer-derived pages.