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MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (2002-2027)

Researched By The AutoPadre Research Team

Last Updated 2026-09-02

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 2027 MINI Cooper with the Countryman John Cooper Works ALL4 trim has the highest ground clearance of 8.0 inches while the 2005 MINI Cooper with the Base trim has the lowest ground clearance of 4.5 inches.

Check out the Ground Clearance specifications for other makes and models.

2027 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance

The 2027 MINI Cooper ground clearance is between 7.4 inches and 8.0 inches.

2027 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Countryman John Cooper Works ALL4 Sedan	2.0L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual \| AWD	8.0 in
Countryman S ALL4 Sedan	2.0L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 7 Spd Dual Clutch \| AWD	8.0 in
Countryman S Oxford Edition ALL4 Sedan	2.0L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual \| AWD	8.0 in
Countryman SE ALL4 Sedan	Electric \| 1 Spd Auto \| AWD	7.4 in

2027 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Countryman John Cooper Works ALL4 Sedan	2.0L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual \| AWD	20 cm
Countryman S ALL4 Sedan	2.0L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 7 Spd Dual Clutch \| AWD	20 cm
Countryman S Oxford Edition ALL4 Sedan	2.0L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual \| AWD	20 cm
Countryman SE ALL4 Sedan	Electric \| 1 Spd Auto \| AWD	19 cm

2026 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance

The 2026 MINI Cooper ground clearance is between 7.4 inches and 8.0 inches.

2026 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Countryman John Cooper Works ALL4 Sedan	2.0L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual \| AWD	8.0 in
Countryman S ALL4 Sedan	2.0L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 7 Spd Dual Clutch \| AWD	8.0 in
Countryman S Oxford Edition ALL4 Sedan	2.0L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual \| AWD	8.0 in
Countryman SE ALL4 Sedan	Electric \| 1 Spd Auto \| AWD	7.4 in

2026 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Countryman John Cooper Works ALL4 Sedan	2.0L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual \| AWD	20 cm
Countryman S ALL4 Sedan	2.0L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 7 Spd Dual Clutch \| AWD	20 cm
Countryman S Oxford Edition ALL4 Sedan	2.0L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual \| AWD	20 cm
Countryman SE ALL4 Sedan	Electric \| 1 Spd Auto \| AWD	19 cm

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
S ALL4 Sedan	7 Spd Dual Clutch \| AWD	8.0 in
SE ALL4 Sedan	Electric \| 1 Spd Auto \| AWD	7.4 in
Works ALL4 Sedan	2.0L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual \| AWD	8.0 in

2025 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
S ALL4 Sedan	7 Spd Dual Clutch \| AWD	20 cm
SE ALL4 Sedan	Electric \| 1 Spd Auto \| AWD	19 cm
Works ALL4 Sedan	2.0L \| Turbo \| 4 Cyl. \| 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual \| 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 Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	4.9 in
Hardtop JCW Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	5.6 in
Hardtop S Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	4.9 in
Hardtop Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	5.7 in
Hardtop S Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	5.7 in

2018 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Hardtop Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	12 cm
Hardtop JCW Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	14 cm
Hardtop S Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	12 cm
Hardtop Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	14 cm
Hardtop S Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	14 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 Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	4.9 in
Hardtop JCW Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	5.6 in
Hardtop S Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	4.9 in
Hardtop Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	5.7 in
Hardtop S Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	5.7 in

2017 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Hardtop Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	12 cm
Hardtop JCW Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	14 cm
Hardtop S Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	12 cm
Hardtop Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	14 cm
Hardtop S Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	14 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 Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	4.9 in
Hardtop JCW Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	5.6 in
Hardtop S Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	4.9 in
Hardtop Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	5.7 in
Hardtop S Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	5.7 in

2016 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Hardtop Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	12 cm
Hardtop JCW Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	14 cm
Hardtop S Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	12 cm
Hardtop Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	14 cm
Hardtop S Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	14 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 Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	4.9 in
Hardtop JCW Wagon	Sport Auto W/Shift Paddles \| FWD	5.6 in
Hardtop S Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	4.9 in
Hardtop Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	5.7 in
Hardtop S Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	5.7 in

2015 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Hardtop Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	12 cm
Hardtop JCW Wagon	Sport Auto W/Shift Paddles \| FWD	14 cm
Hardtop S Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	12 cm
Hardtop Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	14 cm
Hardtop S Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	14 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 Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	4.9 in
Hardtop S Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	4.9 in

2014 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Hardtop Wagon	6 Spd Manual \| FWD	12 cm
Hardtop S 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
Base Convertible	1.6L \| 4-Cyl \| 6 Spd Manual Getrag \| FWD	5.5 in
John Works Convertible	1.6L \| Turbocharged \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual Getrag \| FWD	5.1 in
S Convertible	1.6L \| Turbocharged \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual Getrag \| FWD	5.1 in
Base Coupe	1.6L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual Getrag \| FWD	5.5 in
John Works Coupe	1.6L \| Turbocharged \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual Getrag \| FWD	5.5 in
S Coupe	1.6L \| Turbocharged \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual Getrag \| FWD	5.5 in

2013 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Base Roadster	1.6L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual Getrag \| FWD	5.3 in
John Works Roadster	1.6L \| Turbocharged \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual Getrag \| FWD	5.3 in
S Roadster	1.6L \| Turbocharged \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual Getrag \| FWD	5.3 in

2013 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Base Convertible	1.6L \| 4-Cyl \| 6 Spd Manual Getrag \| FWD	14 cm
John Works Convertible	1.6L \| Turbocharged \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual Getrag \| FWD	13 cm
S Convertible	1.6L \| Turbocharged \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual Getrag \| FWD	13 cm
Base Coupe	1.6L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual Getrag \| FWD	14 cm
John Works Coupe	1.6L \| Turbocharged \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual Getrag \| FWD	14 cm
S Coupe	1.6L \| Turbocharged \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual Getrag \| FWD	14 cm

2013 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Base Roadster	1.6L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual Getrag \| FWD	14 cm
John Works Roadster	1.6L \| Turbocharged \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual Getrag \| FWD	14 cm
S Roadster	1.6L \| Turbocharged \| I4 \| 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
Base Coupe	1.6L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual Getrag \| FWD	5.5 in
JCW Coupe	1.6L \| Turbocharged \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual \| FWD	5.5 in
S Coupe	1.6L \| Turbocharged \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual Getrag \| FWD	5.5 in
Base Roadster	1.6L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual Getrag \| FWD	5.3 in
JCW Roadster	1.6L \| Turbocharged \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual \| FWD	5.3 in
S Roadster	1.6L \| Turbocharged \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual Getrag \| FWD	5.3 in

2012 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Base Coupe	1.6L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual Getrag \| FWD	14 cm
JCW Coupe	1.6L \| Turbocharged \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual \| FWD	14 cm
S Coupe	1.6L \| Turbocharged \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual Getrag \| FWD	14 cm
Base Roadster	1.6L \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual Getrag \| FWD	14 cm
JCW Roadster	1.6L \| Turbocharged \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual \| FWD	14 cm
S Roadster	1.6L \| Turbocharged \| 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
Base Convertible	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
Hardtop Wagon	1.6L \| 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual Getrag \| FWD	4.5 in
Hardtop S Wagon	1.6L \| 4-Cyl \| 6 Spd Manual Getrag \| FWD	4.5 in

2005 MINI Cooper Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain	Min. Ground Clearance
Base Convertible	1.6L \| 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual Getrag \| FWD	11 cm
S Convertible	1.6L \| 4-Cyl \| 6 Spd Manual Getrag \| FWD	11 cm
Hardtop Wagon	1.6L \| 4-Cyl \| 5 Spd Manual Getrag \| FWD	11 cm
Hardtop S Wagon	1.6L \| 4-Cyl \| 6 Spd Manual Getrag \| FWD	11 cm