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Dodge Caliber vs MINI Cooper Countryman

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2012 Dodge Caliber

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2024 MINI Cooper Countryman

Overview

SpecDodge CaliberSEMINI Cooper CountrymanCooper
Selected trimSECooper
Body styleWagonWagon
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedpremium unleaded (required)
Transmission5-speed manual7-speed automated manual
Engine typegasgas
Model year20122024

Pricing & market

SpecDodge CaliberSEMINI Cooper CountrymanCooper
MSRP$17,380 (best)$32,650
Lowest listing price$8,491 (best)
Median listing price$8,491 (best)
Highest listing price$8,491 (best)
For sale now01 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecDodge CaliberSEMINI Cooper CountrymanCooper
Combined MPG27 MPG28 MPG (best)
City MPG24 MPG26 MPG (best)
Highway MPG32 MPG32 MPG
Fuel tank13.6 gal16.1 gal (best)

Performance

SpecDodge CaliberSEMINI Cooper CountrymanCooper
Horsepower158 hp (best)134 hp
Torque141 lb-ft162 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2 L (best)1.5 L
CylindersI4I3

Size & capability

SpecDodge CaliberSEMINI Cooper CountrymanCooper
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors5 (best)4
Cargo volume47.4 cu ft47.6 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity1,500 lbs (best)
Curb weight2,940 lbs (best)3,443 lbs
Ground clearance7.7 in (best)6.5 in
Wheelbase103.7 in105.1 in (best)
Length173.8 in (best)169.7 in
Width68.8 in71.7 in (best)
Height60.4 in61.3 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecDodge CaliberSEMINI Cooper CountrymanCooper
NHTSA overall3 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)2 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole1 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)1None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimDodge CaliberMINI Cooper Countryman
1

SE

$17,380 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Cooper

$32,650 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

SXT Plus

$18,730 MSRP

Cooper S

$32,900 MSRP

3

SXT

$18,765 MSRP

Cooper ALL4

$34,150 MSRP

4

Cooper S ALL4

$35,000 MSRP

5

John Cooper Works ALL4

$43,800 MSRP

Live inventory

Dodge Caliber vs MINI Cooper Countryman FAQ

Which is better: 2012 Dodge Caliber or 2024 MINI Cooper Countryman?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2012 Dodge Caliber vs 2024 MINI Cooper Countryman on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2012 Dodge Caliber or 2024 MINI Cooper Countryman?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2012 Dodge Caliber starts lower at $17,380. Live MINI Cooper Countryman listings start at $8,491.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2012 Dodge Caliber or 2024 MINI Cooper Countryman?
The 2012 Dodge Caliber leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (17,380).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2012 Dodge Caliber or 2024 MINI Cooper Countryman?
The 2024 MINI Cooper Countryman leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (28).
Which has better horsepower: 2012 Dodge Caliber or 2024 MINI Cooper Countryman?
The 2024 MINI Cooper Countryman leads on horsepower in this comparison (301).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2012 Dodge Caliber or 2024 MINI Cooper Countryman?
The 2012 Dodge Caliber leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,500).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2012 Dodge Caliber vs 2024 MINI Cooper Countryman?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Dodge Caliber (3/5 NHTSA overall).
Dodge Caliber vs MINI Cooper Countryman: Price, MPG, Safety & Specs Compared | Open Dealer