Comparison between:
- 2019 Volkswagen e-up!
- 2020 MINI Cooper SE Level III
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2019 Volkswagen e-up! | 2020 MINI Cooper SE Level III | |
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| Model alias | - | MINI Electric MINI EV |
| Trim | - | Level III |
| Model year | 2019 (MY19) | 2020 (MY20) |
| Market | Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | EUR 23,570 (DE, Jul 2019) | GBP 30,400 (UK, Oct 2019) USD 37,750 (USA, Oct 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel Carbon-fiber | - |
| Exterior colors | Black Pearl Pure White Teal Blue Honey Yellow Metallic Tungsten Silver Metallic White Silver Metallic | Black Grey Silver Red Green |
| Interior colors | Black and Grey | - |
| Number of doors | 4 | 3 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 141.7 in 3600 mm | 151.4 in 3845 mm |
| Width | 64.8 in 1645 mm | 68.0 in 1727 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 75.2 in 1910 mm | 76.1 in 1932 mm |
| Height | 58.7 in 1492 mm | 56.4 in 1432 mm |
| Wheelbase | 95.2 in 2417 mm | 98.2 in 2495 mm |
| Front track | 56.2 in 1428 mm | 58.5 in 1485 mm |
| Rear track | 56.1 in 1424 mm | 58.5 in 1485 mm |
| Clearance | 5.3 in 135 mm | 5.0 in 128 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.1 in 993 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 947 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 53.9 in 1369 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 54.6 in 1388 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 39.7 in 1009 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 31.2 in 793 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 251.0 l 8.86 ft3 0.25 m3 | 211.0 l 7.45 ft3 0.21 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 923.0 l 32.60 ft3 0.92 m3 | 731.0 l 25.82 ft3 0.73 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2709.48 lb 1229 kg | 3009.31 lb 1365 kg |
| Front axle load limit | - | 2171.55 lb 985 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | - | 1918.02 lb 870 kg |
| Roof load | - | 132.28 lb 60 kg |
| Payload | 663.59 lb 301 kg | 892.87 lb 405 kg |
| GVWR | 3373.07 lb 1530 kg | 3902.18 lb 1770 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.308 Cd | 0.3 Cd |
| Additional information | Trunk volumes are measured according to the VDA standards. | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Power | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps | 135 kW 181.0 hp 183.5 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3000 - 12000 rpm | 0 - 7000 rpm |
| Torque | 210 Nm 21.4 kgm 154.9 ft-lb | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 3000 rpm | 100 - 1000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Normal | Sport MID Green Green+ |
| Additional information | Four levels of regenerative braking - D1 D2 D3 and B D level means no regen is applied Eco mode power - 50 kW Eco mode torque - 167 Nm Eco+ mode power - 40 kW Eco+ mode torque - 133 Nm | Two-level regen |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps | 135 kW 181.0 hp 183.5 ps |
| Total system torque | 210 Nm 21.4 kgm 154.9 ft-lb | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 80.8 mph 130.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 12.40 s | 7.30 s |
| Acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h | - | 4.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 6.90 s |
| Additional information | Eco mode top speed - 115 km/h Eco mode 0-100 km/h acceleration - 15 s Eco+ mode top speed - 90 km/h | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CMB: 87.6 mi / 141.0 km | EPA, CMB: 110.0 mi / 177.0 km WLTP, CMB: 140.0 mi / 225.3 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 15.5 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 15 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 9.8 m 32.15 ft | 10.7 m 35.10 ft |
| Additional information | - | Electrically assisted EPS unit with Servotronic function |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 3.069 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Double wishbone Shock absorbers | Independent Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) | Independent Multi-link Trailing arm (trailing link) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drums | Discs |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 5Jx14 5Jx15 | 6.5Jx16 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 165/70R14 165/65R15 | 195/55R16 87W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | 28.9 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | 32.6 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 18.7 kWh | - |
| Manufacturer | Panasonic-Sanyo | CATL |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of cells | 204 | - |
| Number of modules | 17 | 12 |
| Battery voltage | 374 V | 350.4 V |
| Weight | 507.06 lb 230 kg | 440.92 lb 200 kg |
| Location | - | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | - | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Additional information | - | T-shaped battery pack |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 Type 2 CCS2 | Type 1 CCS1 Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 2.3 kW AC 3.6 kW AC 7.2 kW DC 40 kW | AC 7.4 kW AC 11.5 kW DC 50 kW AC 7.4 kW AC 11.5 kW DC 50 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 40 kW, 0:28 AC 7.2 kW, 2:36 AC 3.6 kW, 5:12 AC 2.3 kW, 8:08 | DC 50 kW, 0:31-0:39 AC 11.5 kW, 2:58 AC 7.4 kW, 4:25 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | City emergency braking (S) Combined front and side curtain airbags (S) Cruise control (S) Eectronic stability control (S) Front airbag for driver and front passenger (S) Front airbags for driver and passenger (S) Immobilizer (S) ParkPilot (O) Rear parking sensors (S) Rearview camera (O) Side airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Tire pressure monitor (S) 5-inch touchscreen (S) maps+more system with navigation, Bluetooth, multimedia (S) RCD 215 radio, CD and MP3 player (S) 6 x speakers (S) Volkswagen Car-Net with a 3-year subscription (S) Climatronic (S) Asymmetrically folding 2-seat rear bench (S) Heated front seats (S) Height-adjustable driving seat (S) 3-spoke leather steering wheel (S) Power windows for driver and front passenger (S) Tinted rear windows (S) Heated side mirrors (S) Power-adjustable side mirrors (S) Automatic headlights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) Cloth (S) | Brake dry function (S) City collision mitigation for pedestrians (S) Cornering Brake Control (CBC) (S) Cruise control (S) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with brake assistant (S) Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) (S) Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) (S) Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC) and Performance Control (S) Electronics parking brake (S) Fading Brake Support (S) Front and rear parking distance control (S) High beam assistance (S) Hill start assist (S) Hydraulic 2-circuit brake system with anti-lock brakes (ABS) (S) Rear view park assist camera (S) Speed limiter (S) Traffic sign information (S) 5.5-inch driver's display (S) 8.8-inch touch screen (S) Comfort access (keyless entry) (S) Digital Cockpit (S) Harman / Kardon speakers (S) Head up display (S) MINI Navigation including Apple Car Play, MINI Connected and public charging locations (S) 2-zone automatic air-conditioning (S) Auxiliary heating (S) With heat pump (S) Heated seats (S) Panoramic sunroof (S) LED headlights (S) MINI logo puddle lights (S) Full leather interior (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Volkswagen e-Up! gets minor improvements in features and remains largely unchanged for the following 2018 and 2019 model years with updated (WLTP) efficiency and range in 2019. | US trim level - MINI Electric Iconic |
| 2019 Volkswagen e-up! | 2020 MINI Cooper SE Level III |