MINI Cooper SE vs Volkswagen Beetle [2008-2014]

CarWale brings you comparison of MINI Cooper SE and Volkswagen Beetle [2008-2014]. The MINI Cooper SE price is Rs. 53.00 Lakh and Volkswagen Beetle [2008-2014] price is Rs. 21.47 Lakh. The Volkswagen Beetle [2008-2014] is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Beetle [2008-2014] provides the mileage of 11.300000190734863 kmpl.

Cooper SE vs Beetle [2008-2014] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Cooper SE	Beetle [2008-2014]
Price	Rs. 53.00 Lakh	Rs. 21.47 Lakh
Engine Capacity	-	1984 cc
Power	-	114 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol

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MINI Cooper SE

3-Door

Rs. 53.00 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Volkswagen Beetle [2008-2014]

2.0 AT

Rs. 21.47 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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MINI Cooper SE

3-Door

Volkswagen Beetle [2008-2014]

2.0 AT

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (Kmph)	150
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	7.3
Range (As tested by CarWale) (Km)	225.7
Engine	Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Asynchronous Electric Motor	4 cylinder petrol engine
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)		114 bhp @ 5400 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)		172 Nm @ 3200 rpm
Max Motor Performance	181 bhp 270 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		11.300000190734863View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	270
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic - Not Applicable Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic - 6 Gears, Sport Mode
Battery	32.6 kWh, Lithium Ion, 350.4 Volt,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor	1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Front Axle
Others	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
3850 4129
Width (mm)
1727 1721
Height (mm)
1432 1498
Wheelbase (mm)
2495 2502
Ground Clearance (mm)
120
Kerb Weight (kg)
1440 214
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
3 3
Seating Capacity (Person)
4 4
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
211
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
55

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Single joint spring-strut front axle
Rear Suspension	Multiple control-arm rear axle
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.35	5.5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel		Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 45 R17	195 / 65 R15
Rear Tyres	205 / 45 R17	195 / 65 R15

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Airbags	4 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	1

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	10 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leatherette
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated
Interiors	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Carbon Black with Pearl Black Trim
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Yellow	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic
Power Windows	Front Only	Front Only
One Touch Down	Front
One Touch Up	Front
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front	Front
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey

Lighting

Headlights	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	LED	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Co-Driver Only
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	1 Trip
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Not Applicable	Dynamic
Tachometer		Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Display	Touch-screen Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	1 Din
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Years)
8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
100000
Warranty (In Years)
2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited

Brochure

Colours

	British Racing Green IV Metallic	Black
	Midnight Black Metallic	Laser Blue
	Island Blue Metallic	Salsa Red
	Melting Silver III	Reflex Silver
	Nanuq White	Sun Flower
	Nanuq White	Candy White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

8 Ratings

2.0/5

2 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	2.5Exterior
	3.5Comfort	2.5Comfort
	4.6Performance	2.0Performance
	3.9Fuel Economy	2.0Fuel Economy
	4.4Value for Money	1.5Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

MINI Cooper

The Buying Experience was very good.I got a good deal at the showroom.They provided a excellent service. I test drive the car 3 times a good range of kilometes,I got what I needed.The car has got a compact design.Being a Electric car Initially I had a range anxiety but after few weeks of drive I was totally satisfied.Even I had a long drive to Shillong,got some charging stations problem but that was obvious.Service and maintenance cost of the car is a bit on the higher side.Till now I had only 1 servicing.The car is small and compact perfect for the city along with a good electric range.Fun to Drive especially for couples with a Romantic FM on.But con in this car is it have tight Rear seat.Range could be more better.Anyways,it was a good decision for choosing this Car.

Too expensive to be GOOD for a hatchback

The price for Beetle should have bee kept between 10-15 lacs. Many people would have opted this car in the 10lac range however 20 Lacs, no ways....May be you need to be FILTHY RICH to buy this cutie pie. Car is Great, Not for the price... One can buy a 7 seater SUV or Top of the Line Sedan at this price....  Cute looking car meant only for people who can splurge their BLACK $$$Too expensive... might as welll buy a SWIFT & ask DC to modify it.

More Expert Reviews on Cooper SE and Beetle [2008-2014]

Mini Cooper SE — First Drive Review

By Ninad Ambre21 Oct 2022

There's hardly anyone who wouldn't know about the brand Mini. And you'd be certainly living under a rock if you are unaccustomed to car manufacturers bringing in electric vehicles. This Mini Cooper SE is the electric version of the iconic Mini Cooper hatchback. In place of a conventional internal combustion engine, there's now an electric motor paired with a battery. The best part is that none of the Mini's design elements have changed. This includes the round headlamps, two-door body style, and a compact footprint. Lest we forget, even Brit elements like in the tail lamps and now the UK electric plug design in the alloys. What about the driving fun? We shall get to that bit in the due course.

Love, Love Me Do!

By CarWale Team25 Jan 2010

The date December 04, 2009 will remain etched in minds of Beetle lovers in the country. It was on this day when the ‘New Beetle’ drove into the Indian roads – almost 70 years (1938) since the birth of the first Bug in Germany. The Beetle as it is known today was a demand made by Hitler to Ferdinand Porsche to build a ‘people’s car’ – one that can transport two adults and two children.

Length (mm)	3850	4129
Width (mm)	1727	1721
Height (mm)	1432	1498
Wheelbase (mm)	2495	2502
Ground Clearance (mm)		120
Kerb Weight (kg)	1440	214

Doors (Doors)	3	3
Seating Capacity (Person)	4	4
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	211
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		55

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey

Battery Warranty (In Years)	8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000
Warranty (In Years)	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited

Cup Holders	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder