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MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (2002 - 2018): Your Comprehensive Guide

Researched By The AutoPadre Research Team

Last Updated 2023-04-01

The MINI Cooper ground clearance is between 4.5 to 5.7 inches as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.

The 2018 MINI Cooper with the Hardtop S trim has the highest ground clearance of 5.7 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.

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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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