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2016 MINI Clubman vs 2016 Toyota Prius v

The Toyota Prius v wins clearly, 91 to 82.5, on fuel & range, safety. The MINI Clubman is ahead on performance. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 4.8 and it flips.

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2016 MINI Clubman

The 2016 MINI Clubman is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize hatchback with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Cooper Clubman, is EPA-rat…

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2016 Toyota Prius v

The 2016 Toyota Prius v is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid midsize hatchback. The most efficient version, the Prius v, is EPA-rated at 41 mpg combined. NHTSA lists…

Verdict · default weights

2016 Toyota Prius v

Clear win

The Toyota Prius v wins clearly, 91 to 82.5, on fuel & range, safety. The MINI Clubman is ahead on performance. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 4.8 and it flips.

Fuel & range2016 Toyota Prius v leads by 40.9
Performance2016 MINI Clubman leads by 28.4
Safety2016 Toyota Prius v leads by 2.8
Category · weight2016 Toyota Prius voverall 912016 MINI Clubmanoverall 82.5
Pricew 4no datano data
Fuel & rangew 310059.1
Safetyw 49491.2
Space & cargow 2no datano data
Performancew 271.6100
Tech & comfortw 3no datano data
Warrantyw 2no datano data
Overall9182.5

Toyota Prius v: model-level data · MINI Clubman: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.

Raise the performance weight from 2 to 4.8 and the answer flips.

Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
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Specifications side by side

Trim-level specs appear here once the manufacturer's press kit is on file for both vehicles. EPA and NHTSA data are compared above.
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Safety record

NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAP

Toyota Prius v

Safety Signal92 A
NHTSA overall
Frontal / side / rollover— / — / ★★★★☆
Recalls1
Owner complaints16 · 6 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutVehicle Speed Control (4), Electrical System (4), Air Bags (4)

Top recalls

  • highHybrid Propulsion System20V369000 · 266,638 vehicles

MINI Clubman

Safety Signal92 A
NHTSA overall
Frontal / side / rollover— / — / —
Recalls1
Owner complaints18 · 2 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutExterior Lighting (4), Service Brakes (4), Engine (4)

Top recalls

  • highAir Bags16V553000 · 7,810 vehicles

Ownership

EPA, manufacturer warranty
Toyota Prius vMINI Clubman
Price
Price range across trims
PowertrainsHEVGAS
EPA configuration comparedPrius vCooper Clubman
Combined mpg / MPGe4128
EPA annual fuel cost$1,500$2,750
EV range
Basic warranty
Powertrain warranty
Roadside assistance

Common questions

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Which is better, the 2016 Toyota Prius v or the 2016 MINI Clubman?

The Toyota Prius v wins clearly, 91 to 82.5, on fuel & range, safety. The MINI Clubman is ahead on performance. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 4.8 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2016 Toyota Prius v scores 91 and the 2016 MINI Clubman 82.5. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.

Which has the better safety record, the 2016 Toyota Prius v or the 2016 MINI Clubman?

2016 Toyota Prius v: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 1 recall. 2016 MINI Clubman: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 1 recall. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.