Perhaps, the Cooper Convertible’s interior only stands to impress. It's an opulent place to be in and is adorned with high-quality materials. The plush build of the Mini’s interiors is alone enough to make it stand out in a crowd. However, to allow it to be an all-rounded package, the brand has implemented an ergonomic design language, with most controls within the driver’s reach. Additionally, the space and comfort are paramount with seats that offer a commanding view of the road, but that is only limited to the driver and passenger. At the rear, it’s a story of discomfort and constricted space. And with the top down, both the cargo capacity and rearward visibility are compromised.
Model
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Mini Cooper Convertible
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Mazda MX-5 Miata
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Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
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Seating Capacity
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4
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2
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4
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Front Row (headroom/shoulder room/legroom, in inches)
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38.4/50.3/41.7
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37.4/52.2/43.1
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39.3/55.3/41.3
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Rear Row (headroom/shoulder room/legroom, in inches)
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39.2/38.5/29.3
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N/A
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37.6/49/31.4
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Trunk Capacity (cubic feet)
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6
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5.3
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7.1
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Being affordable vehicles, the build quality and sheer opulence of each of the vehicles in comparison here is astounding. You find the best quality materials and to resound with new-age buyers, they remain simple in their setups, despite the technological advancements. In direct comparison, the Mazda is the only option that comes with two seats. And in the absence of the second row of seats, the Volkswagen and Mini prove to be practical propositions. But the rear seats are best suited for children or storing cargo. However, we believe something is better than nothing, isn’t it.?
Some of the standard interior features include:
- Leatherette Upholstery
- Tilt and Telescopic Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Cargo Area Light
- Interior Air Filtration
- Alloy trim on dashboard
- Single-zone Front air conditioning
How intuitive is the infotainment system of the 2014 Mini Cooper Convertible?
Mini’s idea to make the Cooper Convertible user-friendly is also evident in its infotainment system. It comes with two touchscreen options; a 6.5-inch display unit and an optional 8.8-inch unit. Both these systems are responsive and equipped with class-leading features including Bluetooth connectivity, smartphone integration, and AM/FM Stereo. Some other infotainment features include:
- 6-speaker sound system
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Radio Data System
- Satellite Radio
- Speed-Sensitive Volume Control
- Optional Harman Kardon Speaker system