Mini Cooper

Rank: 4
Turning Radius: 17.4 feet
Length: 143.1 inches
Width: 66.5 inches
City Slickness: Positively small; great visibility; parking is a cinch

You can squeeze the Mini Cooper into even the smallest “compact only” spot with room to spare — thanks mostly to its diminutive size. Luckily, it’s so well-engineered that there’s plenty of space for front-seat occupants. Besides being conveniently pocket-size, this car affords an added bonus with a miserly fuel-economy rating of up to 28 mpg city (EPA). The Mini’s great handling and responsive powertrain bring the fun of go-kart racing to city driving.

2006 Mini Cooper + click to enlarge | view slideshow >

On the bum side, you will feel the potholes! 

Published 05/24/2006