2025 MINI Cooper vs 2025 Nissan Kicks
Too close to call: MINI Cooper 85.7 vs Nissan Kicks 84.8 with these weights. The Nissan Kicks is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo. Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 2.6 and it flips.
2025 MINI Cooper
The 2025 MINI Cooper is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact hatchback with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The EPA did not publish a separate 2025 certification; fuel…
2025 Nissan Kicks
The 2025 Nissan Kicks is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact hatchback with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Kicks Play, is EPA-rated a…
2025 MINI Cooper
Toss-upToo close to call: MINI Cooper 85.7 vs Nissan Kicks 84.8 with these weights. The Nissan Kicks is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo. Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 2.6 and it flips.
| Category · weight | 2025 MINI Cooperoverall 85.7 | 2025 Nissan Kicksoverall 84.8 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 85.9 | 100 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 81.3 | 64.3 | |||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 80 | 100 | |||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 87.6 | |||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Overall | 85.7 | 84.8 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 4 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for MINI Cooper
MINI Cooper: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · Nissan Kicks: base trim S FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 2.6 and the answer flips.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 MINI Cooper wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (6 against 42 filed with NHTSA).
- It makes 161 hp against 141.
Where the 2025 Nissan Kicks answers
- It costs $500 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,050 against $2,550).
- It seats 5 against 4.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
44 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | MINI Cooper | Nissan KicksS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $21,830 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 1,997 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | — | 2.0L DOHC inline-4 MR20DD |
| Valve configuration | — | 4 valves per cylinder with Continuous Variable Valve Timing Control System |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | — | 141 hp |
| Torque | — | 140 lb-ft |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 5.341 |
| Transmission type | — | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 8.4 in |
| Overall height | — | 64.2 in |
| Overall length | — | 172 in |
| Overall width | — | 70.9 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 105 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | — | 60 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 30 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 126 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 39.7 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 38.5 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 42.7 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 34.5 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 2,987 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 2,987 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 3,902 lbs |
| Payload capacity | — | 915 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | Independent strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | — | Twist beam |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Electric power-assisted |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 295 mm |
| Front brake type | — | Vented disc |
| Parking brake type | — | Electric with auto hold |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 279 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | — | 16 in |
| Wheel material | — | steel |
| Wheel width | — | 6.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | 215/60R16 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 11.9 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | NissanConnect |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 54.7 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 54.7 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
45 features · differences first, then sharedSafety24 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | MINI Cooper | Nissan KicksS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | — | std |
| Front seat mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | — | std |
| Lane Departure Warning | — | std |
| Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor | — | std |
| RearView Monitor | — | std |
| Roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection | — | std |
| Driver Attention Alert | — | std |
| Rear seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | — | std |
| Anti-lock Braking System | — | std |
| Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Blind Spot Warning | — | std |
| Driver and passenger knee supplemental air bags | — | std |
| Easy-Fill Tire Alert | — | std |
| High Beam Assist | — | std |
| Hill Start Assist | — | std |
| Intelligent Cruise Control with steering wheel-mounted controls | — | std |
| Predictive Forward Collision Warning | — | std |
| Rear Automatic Braking | — | std |
| Rear Door Alert | — | std |
| Rear sonar | — | std |
| Traction Control System | — | std |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control | — | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (direct sensor type) | — | std |
| Vehicle Security System Immobilizer | — | std |
Infotainment6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | MINI Cooper | Nissan KicksS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 7-inch color touchscreen display | — | std |
| AM/FM with 4 speakers, USB/aux input, Bluetooth | — | std |
| Audio and Bluetooth® switches on steering wheel | — | std |
| Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System | — | std |
| Front USB ports (1x USB Type-A on S; 2x USB Type-C on SV/SR) | — | std |
| Streaming audio via Bluetooth® | — | std |
Convenience1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | MINI Cooper | Nissan KicksS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Intelligent Key® with push-button start | — | std |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | MINI Cooper | Nissan KicksS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual climate control | — | std |
Seating2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | MINI Cooper | Nissan KicksS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Driver's seat 6-way manual adjustable | — | std |
| Cloth front seats | — | std |
Interior3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | MINI Cooper | Nissan KicksS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 7-inch color meter | — | std |
| Manual tilt-telescope steering wheel | — | std |
| Drive computer with mpg, distance to empty, average speed, elapsed time, outside temp, TPMS | — | std |
Exterior3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | MINI Cooper | Nissan KicksS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | std |
| LED rear combination lights | — | std |
| Center high-mounted stop light (CHMSL), spoiler-mounted | — | std |
Powertrain4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | MINI Cooper | Nissan KicksS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent All-Wheel Drive | — | std |
| Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | — | std |
| Drive Mode Selector (Normal, Eco, Sport; AWD adds Snow) | — | std |
| Idle Stop/Start | — | std |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | MINI Cooper | Nissan KicksS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed floor with underfloor storage system (AWD) | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPMINI Cooper
Top recalls
- high Service Brakes, Hydraulic 26V422000 · 428 vehicles
- high Seat Belts 25V616000 · 1,571 vehicles
- high Service Brakes, Hydraulic 24V697000 · 309 vehicles
- high Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 24V104000 · 266,716 vehicles
Nissan Kicks
Top recalls
- high Electrical System 24V969000 · 89 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 26V331000 · 51,598 vehicles
- moderate Back Over Prevention 25V324000 · 79,755 vehicles
- minor Equipment 25V188000 · 37,003 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| MINI Cooper | Nissan KicksS FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $21,830 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — | $21,830 – $27,680 6 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Cooper C 4 Door | Kicks Play |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 32 | 33 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,550 | $2,050 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 MINI Cooper or the 2025 Nissan Kicks?
Too close to call: MINI Cooper 85.7 vs Nissan Kicks 84.8 with these weights. The Nissan Kicks is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo. Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 2.6 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 MINI Cooper scores 85.7 and the 2025 Nissan Kicks 84.8. 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 2025 MINI Cooper or the 2025 Nissan Kicks?
2025 MINI Cooper: no NHTSA rating yet, grade C, 4 recalls. 2025 Nissan Kicks: 4 NHTSA stars, grade B, 4 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 MINI Cooper and the 2025 Nissan Kicks?
Where the 2025 MINI Cooper wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (6 against 42 filed with NHTSA) and makes 161 hp against 141. Where the 2025 Nissan Kicks answers: it costs $500 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,050 against $2,550) and seats 5 against 4.