2026 MINI Cooper vs 2026 Nissan Leaf
The Nissan Leaf wins clearly, 85.9 to 64.1, on fuel & range, performance, space & cargo. The MINI Cooper is ahead on 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 Leaf
The 2026 Nissan Leaf is sold in the U.S. as a electric compact hatchback with 3 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the LEAF 75kWh (18 inch ste…
2026 Nissan Leaf
Clear winThe Nissan Leaf wins clearly, 85.9 to 64.1, on fuel & range, performance, space & cargo. The MINI Cooper is ahead on safety.
| Category · weight | 2026 Nissan Leafoverall 85.9 | 2026 MINI Cooperoverall 64.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 26.9 |
| Safetyw 4 | 61.2 | 78.5 |
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 80 |
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 75.2 |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 85.9 | 64.1 |
Nissan Leaf: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Nissan Leaf: 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 Leaf
Top recalls
- criticalElectrical System26V188000 · 51 vehicles
- highSeat Belts26V425000 · 3,788 vehicles
MINI Cooper
Top recalls
- highSeat Belts25V616000 · 1,571 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Nissan Leaf | MINI Cooper | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | BEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | LEAF 75kWh (18 inch steel Wheels) | Cooper C 2 Door |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 121 | 32 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $650 | $2,400 |
| EV range | 303 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Nissan Leaf or the 2026 MINI Cooper?
The Nissan Leaf wins clearly, 85.9 to 64.1, on fuel & range, performance, space & cargo. The MINI Cooper is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Nissan Leaf scores 85.9 and the 2026 MINI Cooper 64.1. 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 Leaf or the 2026 MINI Cooper?
2026 Nissan Leaf: no NHTSA rating yet, grade C, 2 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.