COOPER

Mini Cooper Specs

The Mini Cooper measures 155.9″ long and weighs 3,115 lb in its latest generation. Across 6 generations since 2002 it grew 12.2″ and gained 525 lb — the same nameplate, a different size of car.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 6 generations · 2002–2026 · Updated Aug 5, 2026
Quick answer

The current Mini Cooper is 155.9″ long, 68.5″ wide, on a 100″ wheelbase, weighing 3,115 lb. Since 2002 it has grown 8% in length and gained 20% in weight. At 13 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.

Every Mini Cooper generation, measured

One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.

FIG.01·Mini Cooper dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2002–2008143.7″66.5″55.9″97.2″2,590 lb
2009–2012146.1″66.1″55.5″97.2″2,668 lb
2013155.1″66.1″56.3″100.4″2,723 lb
2014152″66.1″55.5″98.4″2,835 lb
2025152.8″68.5″57.1″98.4″3,089 lb
2026155.9″68.5″57.5″100″3,115 lb
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

From 2002 to today the Cooper gained 12.2″ of length (8%) and 525 lb of weight (20%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.

Cooper year by year

Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 15 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.

FIG.02·Mini Cooper dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2026155.9″68.5″100″3,239 lb4
2025154.7″68.5″99.2″3,082 lb3
2014153.1″67.7″99.2″2,870 lb9
2013153.1″67.3″99.6″2,811 lb11
2012148.4″66.1″98″2,679 lb8
2011149.2″66.1″98.4″2,668 lb6
2010149.2″66.1″98.4″2,668 lb6
2009149.2″66.1″98.4″2,668 lb6
2008146.9″66.1″97.6″3,095 lb5
2007144.9″66.5″97.2″2,597 lb4
2006143.7″66.5″97.2″2,687 lb4
2005143.7″66.5″97.2″2,687 lb4
2004143.7″66.5″97.2″2,601 lb2
2003143.7″66.5″97.2″2,601 lb2
2002143.7″66.5″97.2″2,590 lb2
ROWS 15·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a Cooper fit

The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.

FIG.02·Mini Cooper — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep13 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft13 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide5.7 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Compared with 212 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.

FIG.03·Mini Cooper against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical car of this lengthDifference
Width68.5″66.1″+2.4″
Wheelbase100″95.7″+4.3″
Curb weight3,115 lb2,509 lb606 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.

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How we measure

Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.

One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.

Frequently asked questions

How long is a Mini Cooper?

155.9″ (12′ 12″) in its current generation, 68.5″ wide and 57.5″ tall.

How much does a Mini Cooper weigh?

3,115 lb at the kerb, which is 20% more than the first generation we hold from 2002.

Will a Cooper fit in a garage?

At 13 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.

Has the Cooper got bigger over the years?

Yes — 12.2″ longer and 525 lb heavier since 2002, across 6 generations. Weight grew 20%, far faster than length.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation ranges approximate. Fit verdicts computed by ForCar against typical US garage and parking dimensions. Last updated Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.