Mini Cooper Convertible SE vs Smart EQ fortwo cabrio

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General Info

Both vehicles have been discontinued and were never available for sale in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Cabriolet.

Property Mini Cooper Convertible SE Smart EQ fortwo cabrio
Years of Production 2023-2024 2020-2023
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture - Country of Manufacture Slovenia
Body Style Cabriolet Cabriolet
Market Availability EU EU
GCC Score 4.4 3.9

Range and Efficiency

While the Mini Cooper SE Convertible (2023-2024) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Smart EQ fortwo cabrio (2020-2023).

Property Mini Cooper Convertible SE Smart EQ fortwo cabrio
Range (WLTP) 125 mi 81 mi
Range (GCC) 106 mi 71 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 32.6 kWh 17.6 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 28.9 kWh 16.7 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 27.3 kWh/100 mi 23.5 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.67 mi/kWh 4.25 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5 5.5

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Smart EQ fortwo cabrio (2020-2023) has no DC fast charging capability, whereas the Mini Cooper SE Convertible (2023-2024) can charge at up to 49 kW.

The Mini Cooper SE Convertible (2023-2024) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Smart EQ fortwo cabrio (2020-2023) is limited to 7.2 kW.

Property Mini Cooper Convertible SE Smart EQ fortwo cabrio
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 7.2 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 49 kW - Max Charging Power (DC)
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 Type 2 (Mennekes)
Charging Score 5.1 2.8

Performance

The Smart EQ fortwo cabrio (2020-2023) is rear-wheel drive, while the Mini Cooper SE Convertible (2023-2024) offers a front-wheel drive system.

The Mini Cooper SE Convertible (2023-2024) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Mini Cooper Convertible SE Smart EQ fortwo cabrio
Drive Type FWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 135 kW 60 kW
Motor Power (hp) 181 hp 80 hp
Motor Torque 199 lb-ft 118 lb-ft
0-60 mph 7.9 s 11.5 s
Top Speed 93 mph 81 mph
Performance Score 3.1 1.7

Dimensions

The Mini Cooper SE Convertible (2023-2024) is longer and wider, but the Smart EQ fortwo cabrio (2020-2023) is taller.

The Mini Cooper SE Convertible (2023-2024) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Mini Cooper Convertible SE Smart EQ fortwo cabrio
Length 151.6 in 106.1 in
Width (with Mirrors) 77.4 in 69 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 68 in 65.5 in
Height 56.4 in 61.2 in
Wheelbase 98.2 in 73.7 in

Cargo and Towing

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Mini Cooper Convertible SE Smart EQ fortwo cabrio
Number of Seats 4 2
Curb Weight 3395 lb 2480 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 5.7 ft3 9.2 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) - Cargo Volume (Max) 12 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 2.5 2.9
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