Example carTuro alternative: 2008 MINI Cooper
Turo alternative for the 2008 MINI Cooper. Rated 7.4 to 10.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). Request one, or rent a similar car now.
- Combined
- 7.4 to 10.2 L/100 km
2008 MINI Cooper specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder supercharged | 1.6L 4-cylinder supercharged |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | Automatic (CVT) | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.4 L/100 km | 6.9 L/100 km | 6.9 L/100 km | 7.4 L/100 km | 7.4 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.4 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 173 g/km | 190 g/km | 190 g/km | 205 g/km | 212 g/km | 221 g/km | 230 g/km | 240 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $12.95 | $14.18 | $14.18 | $15.22 | $15.75 | $16.45 | $17.15 | $17.85 |
2008 MINI Cooper: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 28 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 37 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
| MPG combined (US) | 32 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 38 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 170 L (6 cu ft) | 170 L (6 cu ft) | 170 L (6 cu ft) | 170 L (6 cu ft) | 198 L (7 cu ft) | 198 L (7 cu ft) | 198 L (7 cu ft) | 198 L (7 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,550 | US$2,850 | US$2,850 | US$3,050 | US$3,150 | US$3,300 | US$3,400 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $2,590 | $2,836 | $2,836 | $3,044 | $3,150 | $3,290 | $3,430 | $3,570 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
Cost to drive the 2008 MINI Cooper
From the EPA combined rating at $1.75 a litre for premium (our current Toronto price setting). You return the car with the same fuel it had at pickup, so this is what you pay for the driving.
| Powertrain | Uses | 100 km | A 300 km weekend | 1,000 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cylinder, Front-wheel drive | 7.4 L/100 km | $12.95 | $38.85 | $129.50 |
| 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo, Front-wheel drive | 8.1 L/100 km | $14.18 | $42.54 | $141.80 |
| 1.6L 4-cylinder, Front-wheel drive | 8.1 L/100 km | $14.18 | $42.54 | $141.80 |
| 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo, Front-wheel drive | 8.7 L/100 km | $15.22 | $45.66 | $152.20 |
| 1.6L 4-cylinder, Front-wheel drive | 9.0 L/100 km | $15.75 | $47.25 | $157.50 |
| 1.6L 4-cylinder, Front-wheel drive | 9.4 L/100 km | $16.45 | $49.35 | $164.50 |
| 1.6L 4-cylinder supercharged, Front-wheel drive | 9.8 L/100 km | $17.15 | $51.45 | $171.50 |
| 1.6L 4-cylinder supercharged, Front-wheel drive | 10.2 L/100 km | $17.85 | $53.55 | $178.50 |
Turo alternative: the 2008 MINI Cooper
The 2008 MINI Cooper is on this page for Turo alternative: here is what to know before you request one. You choose the car; a person confirms it and sends the price. Every car has its own page with its rates and calendar.
The figures, translated
The powertrain here is the 1.6L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive and a 6-speed manual. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Plan on about 22 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 7.4 L/100 km. Driving 300 km costs roughly $38.85 at our price setting.
Space and size
Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo. The EPA lists 170 litres for luggage, roughly about a large suitcase and a couple of soft bags.
When the Cooper makes sense
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
In our fleet
We have none on the site right now. Send a request for this exact car and we look for one for your dates. Tell us your dates and we check this car or the closest match. Meanwhile, 6 similar cars are listed below. Delivery is priced by distance in your offer, and pickup from us is free.
Getting the car booked
The first step is a free request: which car, which dates, and how you want to get it. Our team answers with an offer: the confirmed car, the dates and the full price. An offer is valid for 24 hours, and you pay only when you approve it.
The car pages show each car's rates, deposit and kilometres included. Short trips and long stays use the same request; the rate follows the length. With 2 hours of notice or more, a same-day pickup can work when the car is free.
What to bring
Every driver needs an Ontario G2 or G licence and must be 18 or older. The young driver fee covers drivers under 26; older drivers pay no age fee. Payment is by a card in your name, shown with your licence at pickup.
Third-party liability is included in the rate. For damage to the car, you choose one of three options before pickup. The deposit is separate from the rental price and is returned after the rental. Each driver named on the booking signs the rental agreement.
Talk to a person
Have a question first? Send a request with it, and a person answers.
Rent a 2008 MINI Cooper in Toronto
We have no 2008 MINI Cooper on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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Turo alternative: the 2008 MINI Cooper
Can I rent a 2008 MINI Cooper in Toronto?
Not from our fleet right now. Send a request for this exact car and we look for one for your dates. Meanwhile 6 similar cars are available below.
How much does fuel cost to drive the 2008 MINI Cooper 100 km?
About $12.95 for fuel, from the EPA combined rating of 7.4 L/100 km (1.6L 4-cylinder, front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual) at $1.75 a litre for premium. You return the car with the same fuel it had at pickup.
How old do I need to be to rent?
18 or older at pickup, with an Ontario G2 or G licence valid for the whole rental. Drivers aged 18 to 20 pay a young driver fee of $35 a day, and 21 to 25 pay $20 a day.
How much is the deposit?
Between $500 and $5,000, depending on the car. It is taken about 1 hour before pickup, never when you book, and the balance is released within 7 business days after you return the car.
What coverage do I need?
Third-party liability is included in the rate. For damage to the car itself, have your own policy (OPCF 27), a credit card with rental car coverage, or add the CarmaCars Protection Plan, priced in your offer by car and driver age. At $2,500 or more we claim on our fleet policy and you pay the $2,500 deductible.
Can the car be delivered?
Yes, anywhere, including Toronto Pearson International Airport and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Delivery starts at $75 plus the distance from our location, priced in your offer. Collecting the car yourself is free.