Size comparison · drawn to scale
Datsun mi-DO vs Mini Cooper S F56: size comparison
- Length mi-DO 43 mm2 in longer
- Width Cooper S F56 57 mm2 in wider
- Height mi-DO 86 mm3 in taller
- Boot mi-DO 49 L1.7 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline

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Scale about 1:20 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The mi-DO is 43 mm2 in longer, 57 mm2 in narrower and 86 mm3 in taller than the Cooper S F56. Its wheelbase is 19 mm0.7 in shorter.
| Dimension | mi-DO | Cooper S F56 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,893 mm12 ft 9 in12 ft 9 in3,893 mm | 3,850 mm12 ft 8 in12 ft 8 in3,850 mm | +43 mm+2 in +1.1% |
| Width | 1,670 mm5 ft 6 in5 ft 6 in1,670 mm | 1,727 mm5 ft 8 in5 ft 8 in1,727 mm | −57 mm−2 in −3.3% |
| Height | 1,500 mm4 ft 11 in4 ft 11 in1,500 mm | 1,414 mm4 ft 8 in4 ft 8 in1,414 mm | +86 mm+3 in +6.1% |
| Wheelbase | 2,476 mm8 ft 1 in8 ft 1 in2,476 mm | 2,495 mm8 ft 2 in8 ft 2 in2,495 mm | −19 mm−0.7 in −0.8% |
| Footprint | 6.50 m²70.0 sq ft70.0 sq ft6.50 m² | 6.65 m²71.6 sq ft71.6 sq ft6.65 m² | −0.15 m²−1.6 sq ft −2.2% |
| Boot | 260 L9.2 cu ft9.2 cu ft260 L | 211 L7.5 cu ft7.5 cu ft211 L | +49 L+1.7 cu ft +23.2% |
| Kerb weight | Not in our catalog yet | 1,275 kg2,811 lb2,811 lb1,275 kg | - |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
mi-DO
- Single garage
- Fits 1,607 mm5 ft 3 in to spare in length, 665 mm2 ft 2 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 1,107 mm3 ft 8 in to spare in length, 415 mm1 ft 4 in each side
Cooper S F56
- Single garage
- Fits 1,650 mm5 ft 5 in to spare in length, 637 mm2 ft 1 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 1,150 mm3 ft 9 in to spare in length, 387 mm1 ft 3 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Datsun mi-DO or the Mini Cooper S F56?
The Mini Cooper S F56 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The mi-DO is 43 mm longer, 57 mm narrower and 86 mm taller than the Cooper S F56. Its wheelbase is 19 mm shorter.
Will the Datsun mi-DO and the Mini Cooper S F56 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Datsun mi-DO fits with room to open the doors (1,607 mm to spare in length, 665 mm each side). The Mini Cooper S F56 fits with room to open the doors (1,650 mm to spare in length, 637 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Datsun mi-DO: 260 L against 211 L in the Mini Cooper S F56 (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.
