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2025 MINI Cooper vs 2025 Nissan Leaf

The Nissan Leaf wins clearly, 97.5 to 61.9, on fuel & range, safety, space & cargo.

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2025 MINI Cooper

The 2025 MINI Cooper is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact hatchback with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Cooper Hardtop 2 door, is E…

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2025 Nissan Leaf

The 2025 Nissan Leaf is sold in the U.S. as a electric compact hatchback with 2 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the LEAF SV, is EPA-rated a…

Verdict · default weights

2025 Nissan Leaf

Clear win

The Nissan Leaf wins clearly, 97.5 to 61.9, on fuel & range, safety, space & cargo.

Fuel & range2025 Nissan Leaf leads by 70.9
Safety2025 Nissan Leaf leads by 16.8
Space & cargo2025 Nissan Leaf leads by 20
Category · weight2025 Nissan Leafoverall 97.52025 MINI Cooperoverall 61.9
Pricew 4no datano data
Fuel & rangew 310029.1
Safetyw 494.377.5
Space & cargow 210080
Performancew 2no datano data
Tech & comfortw 3no datano data
Warrantyw 2no datano data
Overall97.561.9

Nissan Leaf: model-level data · MINI Cooper: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.

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

Nissan Leaf

Safety Signal100 A
NHTSA overall★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls0
Owner complaints7 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutElectrical System (3), Vehicle Speed Control (2), Unspecified (2)

Top recalls

No recalls on file.

MINI Cooper

Safety Signal68 D
NHTSA overall
Frontal / side / rollover— / — / —
Recalls4
Owner complaints5 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutElectronic Stability Control (Esc) (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Service Brakes (1)

Top recalls

  • highElectronic Stability Control (Esc)26V422000 · 428 vehicles
  • highSeat Belts25V616000 · 1,571 vehicles
  • highService Brakes, Hydraulic24V697000 · 309 vehicles
  • highElectronic Stability Control (Esc)24V104000 · 266,716 vehicles

Ownership

EPA, manufacturer warranty
Nissan LeafMINI Cooper
Price
Price range across trims
PowertrainsBEVGAS
EPA configuration comparedLEAFCooper Hardtop 2 door
Combined mpg / MPGe11132
EPA annual fuel cost$700$2,400
EV range149 mi
Basic warranty
Powertrain warranty
Roadside assistance

Common questions

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Which is better, the 2025 Nissan Leaf or the 2025 MINI Cooper?

The Nissan Leaf wins clearly, 97.5 to 61.9, on fuel & range, safety, space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Nissan Leaf scores 97.5 and the 2025 MINI Cooper 61.9. 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 Nissan Leaf or the 2025 MINI Cooper?

2025 Nissan Leaf: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 0 recalls. 2025 MINI Cooper: no NHTSA rating yet, grade D, 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.