MINI Cooper vs Acura RSX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 vs 2006 catalog dimensions. MINI Cooper · Acura RSX
- Length146.6 in – 146.8 in
- Height54.3 in – 55.4 in
- Wheelbase97.1 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in – 5.5 in
- Curb weight2,535 lb – 2,701 lb
- Width66.3 in
- Acura RSX width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: MINI Cooper is 25.7 in shorter (146.7 in vs 172.4 in)
- Width: MINI Cooper is 1.6 in narrower (66.3 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Acura RSX is 0.1 in taller (54.8 in vs 54.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RSX has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (97.1 in vs 101.2 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RSX is 169 lb heavier (2,618 lb vs 2,787 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: MINI Cooper is 25.7 in shorter (146.7 in vs 172.4 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RSX is 169 lb heavier (2,618 lb vs 2,787 lb)
- Wheelbase: Acura RSX has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (97.1 in vs 101.2 in)
- Width: MINI Cooper is 1.6 in narrower (66.3 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Acura RSX is 0.1 in taller (54.8 in vs 54.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMINI Cooper — MINI Cooper is shorter by 25.7 in Check garage fit for MINI Cooper · garage fit for Acura RSX
- Narrower for tight parkingMINI Cooper — MINI Cooper is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMINI Cooper — Based on length × width (MINI Cooper)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | MINI Cooper | Acura RSX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 146.7 in | 172.4 in | 25.7 in |
| Width | 66.3 in | 67.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 54.8 in | 54.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 101.2 in | 4.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,618 lb | 2,787 lb | 169 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 146.6 in – 146.8 in).
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