Want to take on the roads of Darien, Norwalk, New Canaan, or Westport in a MINI Cooper? If so, then one decision you’ll need to make is whether you want the 2022 MINI Cooper or the 2022 MINI Cooper S configuration.
What’s the difference between the two? Our team at MINI of Fairfield County details what you’ll get with the MINI Cooper vs. MINI Cooper S, so you can ultimately determine which one has everything you’re looking to have in your next car.
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The main difference between the MINI Cooper vs. MINI Cooper S is the engine that powers each of these vehicles.
With the MINI Cooper, there’s a 1.5L TwinPower Turbo inline 3-cylinder engine, which produces 134 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. It also provides efficient performance as it gets an EPA-estimated 32 MPG.1
With the 2022 MINI Cooper S, you’ll find the 2.0L TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder engine. This engine generates even more power with 189 horsepower and 206 lb-ft of torque. As far as fuel economy, the Cooper S gets an EPA-estimated 31 MPG.1
While they each come with the iconic style of a MINI, there are subtle differences in their overall designs.
The MINI Cooper comes with 15-inch alloy wheels, while the Cooper S features 16-inch alloy wheels.
Inside, they both feature Carbon Black leatherette upholstery as well as a leather sport steering wheel. You can also opt for available heated seats and leather upholstery on either model. As you can see, both are stylish vehicles with overall premium designs.
There are also a lot of similarities when comparing the various technology systems you can have equipped within both vehicles. Each features a media system with a 6.5-inch display as well as Active Driving Assistant.
With Active Driving Assistant, both the MINI Cooper and the MINI Cooper S can help you avoid an accident when the car in front of you suddenly slows down by alerting you and even applying the brakes when needed. They also both offer an available navigation system that can provide real-time traffic updates, so you can get where you need to go as quickly as possible.
Both the MINI Cooper and the MINI Cooper S offer the available Head-up Display. This will project your current speed, directions, safety alerts, and more, all onto your windshield. That way, you can stay informed without having to take your eyes away from the road.
The choice between the 2022 MINI Cooper vs. 2022 MINI Cooper S will come down to what you ultimately want. Whether you’d rather have the efficient MINI Cooper or the powerful and high-tech Cooper S, you can get a closer look at either of them here at MINI of Fairfield County.
Drivers in Darien, Norwalk, New Canaan, or Westport can contact us now to schedule a test drive in whichever model they prefer. Of course, if you’re still unsure, we can put you behind the wheel, so you can test drive them both!
All of the tools you need to move forward with experiencing a new 2022 Cooper for yourself are conveniently available right here online.
[1] EPA-estimated figures are combined city/highway values for vehicles with automatic transmission and should be used for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on speed, driving habits, trip length and driving conditions; actual mileage may be lower.