The MINI Cooper ground clearance is between 4.5 to 8.0 inches as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.
The 2025 MINI Cooper with the Works ALL4 trim has the highest ground clearance of 8.0 inches while the 2005 MINI Cooper with the Hardtop S trim has the lowest ground clearance of 4.5 inches.
Check out the Ground Clearance specifications for other makes and models.
2025 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance
The 2025 MINI Cooper ground clearance is between 7.4 inches and 8.0 inches.
2025 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Works ALL4 Sedan |
2.0L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual | AWD |
8.0 in |
| SE ALL4 Sedan |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | AWD |
7.4 in |
| S ALL4 Sedan |
7 Spd Dual Clutch | AWD |
8.0 in |
2025 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Works ALL4 Sedan |
2.0L | Turbo | 4 Cyl. | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual | AWD |
20 cm |
| SE ALL4 Sedan |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | AWD |
19 cm |
| S ALL4 Sedan |
7 Spd Dual Clutch | AWD |
20 cm |
2018 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance
The 2018 MINI Cooper ground clearance is between 4.9 inches and 5.7 inches.
2018 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Hardtop S Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
5.7 in |
| Hardtop Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
5.7 in |
| Hardtop S Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
4.9 in |
| Hardtop JCW Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
5.6 in |
| Hardtop Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
4.9 in |
2018 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Hardtop S Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
14 cm |
| Hardtop Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
14 cm |
| Hardtop S Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
12 cm |
| Hardtop JCW Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
14 cm |
| Hardtop Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
12 cm |
2017 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance
The 2017 MINI Cooper ground clearance is between 4.9 inches and 5.7 inches.
2017 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Hardtop S Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
5.7 in |
| Hardtop Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
5.7 in |
| Hardtop S Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
4.9 in |
| Hardtop JCW Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
5.6 in |
| Hardtop Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
4.9 in |
2017 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Hardtop S Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
14 cm |
| Hardtop Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
14 cm |
| Hardtop S Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
12 cm |
| Hardtop JCW Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
14 cm |
| Hardtop Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
12 cm |
2016 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance
The 2016 MINI Cooper ground clearance is between 4.9 inches and 5.7 inches.
2016 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Hardtop S Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
5.7 in |
| Hardtop Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
5.7 in |
| Hardtop S Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
4.9 in |
| Hardtop JCW Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
5.6 in |
| Hardtop Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
4.9 in |
2016 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Hardtop S Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
14 cm |
| Hardtop Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
14 cm |
| Hardtop S Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
12 cm |
| Hardtop JCW Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
14 cm |
| Hardtop Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
12 cm |
2015 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance
The 2015 MINI Cooper ground clearance is between 4.9 inches and 5.7 inches.
2015 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Hardtop S Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
5.7 in |
| Hardtop Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
5.7 in |
| Hardtop S Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
4.9 in |
| Hardtop JCW Wagon |
Sport Auto W/Shift Paddles | FWD |
5.6 in |
| Hardtop Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
4.9 in |
2015 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Hardtop S Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
14 cm |
| Hardtop Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
14 cm |
| Hardtop S Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
12 cm |
| Hardtop JCW Wagon |
Sport Auto W/Shift Paddles | FWD |
14 cm |
| Hardtop Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
12 cm |
2014 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance
The 2014 MINI Cooper ground clearance is 4.9 inches.
2014 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Hardtop S Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
4.9 in |
| Hardtop Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
4.9 in |
2014 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Hardtop S Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
12 cm |
| Hardtop Wagon |
6 Spd Manual | FWD |
12 cm |
2013 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance
The 2013 MINI Cooper ground clearance is between 5.1 inches and 5.5 inches.
2013 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| S Roadster |
1.6L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual Getrag | FWD |
5.3 in |
| John Works Roadster |
1.6L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual Getrag | FWD |
5.3 in |
| Roadster |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual Getrag | FWD |
5.3 in |
| S Coupe |
1.6L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual Getrag | FWD |
5.5 in |
| John Works Coupe |
1.6L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual Getrag | FWD |
5.5 in |
| Coupe |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual Getrag | FWD |
5.5 in |
2013 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| S Convertible |
1.6L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual Getrag | FWD |
5.1 in |
| John Works Convertible |
1.6L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual Getrag | FWD |
5.1 in |
| Convertible |
1.6L | 4-Cyl | 6 Spd Manual Getrag | FWD |
5.5 in |
2013 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| S Roadster |
1.6L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual Getrag | FWD |
14 cm |
| John Works Roadster |
1.6L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual Getrag | FWD |
14 cm |
| Roadster |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual Getrag | FWD |
14 cm |
| S Coupe |
1.6L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual Getrag | FWD |
14 cm |
| John Works Coupe |
1.6L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual Getrag | FWD |
14 cm |
| Coupe |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual Getrag | FWD |
14 cm |
2013 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| S Convertible |
1.6L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual Getrag | FWD |
13 cm |
| John Works Convertible |
1.6L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual Getrag | FWD |
13 cm |
| Convertible |
1.6L | 4-Cyl | 6 Spd Manual Getrag | FWD |
14 cm |
2012 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance
The 2012 MINI Cooper ground clearance is between 5.3 inches and 5.5 inches.
2012 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| S Roadster |
1.6L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual Getrag | FWD |
5.3 in |
| JCW Roadster |
1.6L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
5.3 in |
| Roadster |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual Getrag | FWD |
5.3 in |
| S Coupe |
1.6L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual Getrag | FWD |
5.5 in |
| JCW Coupe |
1.6L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
5.5 in |
| Coupe |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual Getrag | FWD |
5.5 in |
2012 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| S Roadster |
1.6L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual Getrag | FWD |
14 cm |
| JCW Roadster |
1.6L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
14 cm |
| Roadster |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual Getrag | FWD |
14 cm |
| S Coupe |
1.6L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual Getrag | FWD |
14 cm |
| JCW Coupe |
1.6L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
14 cm |
| Coupe |
1.6L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual Getrag | FWD |
14 cm |
2005 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance
The 2005 MINI Cooper ground clearance is 4.5 inches.
2005 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Hardtop S Wagon |
1.6L | 4-Cyl | 6 Spd Manual Getrag | FWD |
4.5 in |
| Hardtop Wagon |
1.6L | 4-Cyl | 5 Spd Manual Getrag | FWD |
4.5 in |
| S Convertible |
1.6L | 4-Cyl | 6 Spd Manual Getrag | FWD |
4.5 in |
| Convertible |
1.6L | 4-Cyl | 5 Spd Manual Getrag | FWD |
4.5 in |
2005 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Hardtop S Wagon |
1.6L | 4-Cyl | 6 Spd Manual Getrag | FWD |
11 cm |
| Hardtop Wagon |
1.6L | 4-Cyl | 5 Spd Manual Getrag | FWD |
11 cm |
| S Convertible |
1.6L | 4-Cyl | 6 Spd Manual Getrag | FWD |
11 cm |
| Convertible |
1.6L | 4-Cyl | 5 Spd Manual Getrag | FWD |
11 cm |
2004 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance
The 2004 MINI Cooper ground clearance is 4.5 inches.
2004 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Hardtop S Wagon |
1.6L | 4-Cyl | 6 Spd Manual Getrag | FWD |
4.5 in |
| Hardtop Wagon |
1.6L | 4-Cyl | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
4.5 in |
2004 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Hardtop S Wagon |
1.6L | 4-Cyl | 6 Spd Manual Getrag | FWD |
11 cm |
| Hardtop Wagon |
1.6L | 4-Cyl | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
11 cm |
2002 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance
The 2002 MINI Cooper ground clearance is 4.5 inches.
2002 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Imperial)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Hardtop S Wagon |
4-Cyl | 6 Spd Manual Getrag | FWD |
4.5 in |
| Hardtop Wagon |
4-Cyl | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
4.5 in |
2002 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Metric)
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Min. Ground Clearance |
| Hardtop S Wagon |
4-Cyl | 6 Spd Manual Getrag | FWD |
11 cm |
| Hardtop Wagon |
4-Cyl | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
11 cm |
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