2026 MINI Cooper vs 2026 Nissan Ariya
The Nissan Ariya wins clearly, 100 to 66, on fuel & range, safety.
2026 MINI Cooper
The 2026 MINI Cooper is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact hatchback with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Cooper C 2 Door, is EPA-rat…
2026 Nissan Ariya
The 2026 Nissan Ariya is sold in the U.S. as a electric compact hatchback with 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the ARIYA FWD 87kWh, is EP…
2026 Nissan Ariya
Clear winThe Nissan Ariya wins clearly, 100 to 66, on fuel & range, safety.
| Category · weight | 2026 Nissan Ariyaoverall 100 | 2026 MINI Cooperoverall 66 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 31.4 |
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 92 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 100 | 66 |
Nissan Ariya: model-level data · MINI Cooper: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPNissan Ariya
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
MINI Cooper
Top recalls
- highSeat Belts25V616000 · 1,571 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Nissan Ariya | MINI Cooper | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | BEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | ARIYA FWD 63kWh | Cooper C 2 Door |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 101 | 32 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $750 | $2,400 |
| EV range | 216 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Nissan Ariya or the 2026 MINI Cooper?
The Nissan Ariya wins clearly, 100 to 66, on fuel & range, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Nissan Ariya scores 100 and the 2026 MINI Cooper 66. 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 2026 Nissan Ariya or the 2026 MINI Cooper?
2026 Nissan Ariya: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 0 recalls. 2026 MINI Cooper: 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.