2027 MINI Cooper vs 2027 Nissan Kicks
The Nissan Kicks edges it, 88.8 to 84.5, on space & cargo, price, fuel & range. The MINI Cooper is ahead on tech & comfort and performance. Raise the tech & comfort weight from 3 to 4.4 and it flips.
2027 MINI Cooper
The 2027 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…
2027 Nissan Kicks
The 2027 Nissan Kicks is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact hatchback with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Kicks FWD, is EPA-rated a…
2027 Nissan Kicks
Slight edgeThe Nissan Kicks edges it, 88.8 to 84.5, on space & cargo, price, fuel & range. The MINI Cooper is ahead on tech & comfort and performance. Raise the tech & comfort weight from 3 to 4.4 and it flips.
| Category · weight | 2027 Nissan Kicksoverall 88.8 | 2027 MINI Cooperoverall 84.5 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 77.3 | ||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | ||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 87.4 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 92.1 | ||||||||||||
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 | 100 | 40.4 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 84.9 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 43.1 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | ||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 88.8 | 84.5 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Nissan Kicks: base trim S FWD · MINI Cooper: base trim Cooper 2 Door Cooper C FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the tech & comfort weight from 3 to 4.4 and the answer flips.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Nissan Kicks wins
- It holds 30 cu ft behind the second row against 8.9.
- It lists 22 standard driver-assist features against 15.
- It starts $6,710 lower ($22,790 against $29,500 base MSRP).
Where the 2027 MINI Cooper answers
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (36 points against 15.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It turns out 184 lb-ft of torque against 140.
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
- 31 combined.
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
52 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Nissan KicksS FWD | MINI CooperCooper 2 Door Cooper C FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $22,790 | $29,500 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1,997 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L DOHC 4-cylinder inline | 2.0L TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder 16-valve |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | 4 valves per cylinder with Continuous Variable Valve Timing Control System | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 141 hp | 161 hp |
| Torque | 140 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 31 mpg | 32 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 35 mpg | 39 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 5.341 | — |
| Transmission speeds | — | 7 |
| Transmission type | cvt | Dual Clutch Transmission |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | — |
| Overall height | 64.2 in | 57.2 in |
| Overall length | 172 in | 153 in |
| Overall width | 70.9 in | 68.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 105 in | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 55.7 cu-ft | 34.4 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 30 cu-ft | 8.9 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 126 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.7 in | 38.3 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.5 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | — | 36.3 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.7 in | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 34.5 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | — | 30.8 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 2,994 lbs | 3,014 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 2,994 lbs | 3,014 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 3,902 lbs | — |
| Payload capacity | 908 lbs | 785 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent strut with coil springs | Single-joint front axle |
| Rear suspension type | Twist beam | Multi-link rear axle |
| 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 | 17 in |
| Wheel material | steel | — |
| Wheel width | 6.5 in | 7 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 215/65R16 | 215/45R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 11.9 gal | 11.6 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | NissanConnect | MINI ConnectedDrive |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 54.7 in | 51.2 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 54.7 in | — |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 49.1 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
100 features · differences first, then sharedSafety27 differ · 32 listed
| Feature | Nissan KicksS FWD | MINI CooperCooper 2 Door Cooper C FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection | std | — |
| Intelligent Cruise Control with steering wheel-mounted controls | std | — |
| Predictive Forward Collision Warning | std | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | std | — |
| Front seat mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning | std | — |
| Rear-View Camera | — | 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 | — |
| Parking Assistant Including Front And Rear Parking Sensors | — | std |
| Parking Assistant Including Front And Rear Parking Sensors | — | std |
| Rear seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | std | — |
| 8 Airbags Including, Side & Head Airbags For 1st And 2nd Row Outer Seats | — | std |
| Acoustic Safety-Belt Warning | — | std |
| Alarm System | — | std |
| Automatic-Locking Retractors (ALR) On All Passenger-Seat Safety Belts (For Installation Of Child-Restraint Seats) & Outboard LATCH Anchors | — | std |
| Driver and passenger knee supplemental air bags | std | — |
| Dynamic Cruise Control | — | std |
| Easy-Fill Tire Alert | std | — |
| Front And Rear Head Protection System (HPS) | — | std |
| Hill Start Assist | std | — |
| Impact Sensor That Disengages The Fuel Pump, Automatically Unlocks Doors, And Turns On Hazard And Interior Lights | — | std |
| Rear Door Alert | std | — |
| RearView Monitor | std | — |
| Rollover sensor (curtain airbag) | std | — |
| Traction Control System | std | — |
| Vehicle Security System Immobilizer | std | — |
| Driver's And Passenger's Front Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) With Advanced Technology: Dual-Threshold, Dual-Stage Deployment; Knee Airbags; And Front-Passenger-Seat Sensors Designed To Prevent Unnecessary Airbag Deployment | std | std |
| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes With Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) And Cornering Brake Control (CBC) | std | std |
| Automatic High Beams | std | std |
| Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitor | std | std |
Infotainment26 differ · 26 listed
| Feature | Nissan KicksS FWD | MINI CooperCooper 2 Door Cooper C FWD |
|---|---|---|
| MINI Assist eCall™ Includes Emergency Request (SOS Button) And Enhanced Automatic Collision Notification | — | std |
| MINI Assist eCall™ Includes Emergency Request (SOS Button) And Enhanced Automatic Collision Notification | — | std |
| MINI Navigation With Advanced Real-Time Traffic Information, Hazard Preview, MINI Remote Services Incl. Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Remote Door Unlock, And MINI App. The Intelligent Personal Assistant Voice Control Offers Natural Speech Input For Various Functions, Including Navigation | — | std |
| MINI Remote Services Incl. Stolen Vehicle Recovery | — | std |
| WiFi Hotspot Including 3 GB/3-Month Trial | opt | std |
| 12.3-inch touchscreen | std | — |
| 9.4" Round OLED Display | — | std |
| AM/FM with 4 speakers, USB input, satellite radio, Bluetooth, smartphone connectivity | std | — |
| Apple CarPlay® And Android Auto™ Compatibility | — | std |
| Audio and Bluetooth® switches on steering wheel | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System | std | — |
| BMW TeleServices | — | std |
| Front USB ports (2, USB-C) | std | — |
| MINI ConnectedDrive® Services | — | std |
| MINI Experience Modes | — | std |
| MINI Head-Up Display | — | std |
| MINI Hi-Fi Sound System | — | std |
| MINI Interaction Unit | — | std |
| MINI Operating System 9 Optimized For Touch And Voice Control | — | std |
| NissanConnect® featuring wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Android Auto™ | std | — |
| Personal eSIM 5G | — | std |
| Remote Software Upgrade Capable | — | std |
| Siri® Eyes Free | std | — |
| SiriusXM® | std | — |
| SiriusXM® With 360L + 1 Year Platinum Plan Subscription | — | std |
| USB Audio Connection And Hands-Free Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Incl. Audio Streaming | — | std |
Convenience5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Nissan KicksS FWD | MINI CooperCooper 2 Door Cooper C FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Intelligent Key® with push-button start | std | — |
| 12 Year / Unlimited Mileage Rust Perforation Warranty | — | std |
| 4 Year / 50,000 Mile Limited Warranty | — | std |
| 4 Year / Unlimited Mileage Roadside Assistance Program | — | std |
| Power Front Windows With "One-Touch" Up/Down Operation | — | std |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Nissan KicksS FWD | MINI CooperCooper 2 Door Cooper C FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control With Charcoal Filter | — | std |
| Manual climate control | std | — |
Seating6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Nissan KicksS FWD | MINI CooperCooper 2 Door Cooper C FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated Front Seats | — | std |
| Driver's seat 6-way manual adjustable | std | — |
| 40-20 Split Rear Seat | — | std |
| Cloth front seats | std | — |
| Manual Front Sport Seats Including 1-Way Manual Headrests | — | std |
| Vescin/Cloth combination upholstery | — | std |
Interior10 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Nissan KicksS FWD | MINI CooperCooper 2 Door Cooper C FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated Steering Wheel | — | std |
| 2D-Knit Fabric Dashboard | — | std |
| 3-spoke Vescin-wrapped Sport Heated Steering Wheel | — | std |
| 7-inch digital dashboard | std | — |
| Cupholders For Front And Rear Seats | — | std |
| Front Center Armrest | — | std |
| Multi-Color, Adjustable Ambient Lighting | — | std |
| Satellite Grey Headliner | — | std |
| Drive computer with mpg, distance to empty, average speed, elapsed time, outside temp, TPMS | std | — |
| Floormats | — | std |
| Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel Column | std | std |
Exterior9 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Nissan KicksS FWD | MINI CooperCooper 2 Door Cooper C FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 17" U-Spoke Grey / Parallel Spoke 2-Tone Wheels with all-season tires | — | std |
| LED Headlights With Cornering Lights | — | std |
| LED rear combination lights | std | — |
| Mobility Kit | — | std |
| Panoramic Moonroof With Wind Deflector And Shading Systems | — | std |
| Piano Black Exterior Accents | — | std |
| Power Heated Mirrors, Rear Window & Washer Jets | — | std |
| Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers With Automatic Headlight Control | — | std |
| Center high-mounted stop light (CHMSL), spoiler-mounted | std | — |
| Daytime Driving Lights | std | std |
Powertrain5 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Nissan KicksS FWD | MINI CooperCooper 2 Door Cooper C FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent All-Wheel Drive | std | — |
| Front-wheel drive | std | — |
| 7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission | — | std |
| Drive Mode Selector | std | — |
| ENGINE - 2.0 liter MINI TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder 16-valve 156-hp engine. Combines a twin-scroll turbocharger with variable valve control (Double-VANOS and Valvetronic) and high-precision direct injection / 201-hp engine variant | — | std |
| Auto Start / Stop Function | std | std |
Chassis2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Nissan KicksS FWD | MINI CooperCooper 2 Door Cooper C FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front And Rear Anti-Roll (Stabilizer) Bars | — | std |
| Single-Joint Front Axle / Multi-Link Rear Axle Suspension | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPNissan Kicks
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
MINI Cooper
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Nissan KicksS FWD | MINI CooperCooper 2 Door Cooper C FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $22,790 (base trim) | $29,500 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $22,790 – $28,840 7 trims | $29,500 – $37,900 6 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Kicks FWD | Cooper C 2 Door |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 31 | 31 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,150 | $2,650 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | 4 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Nissan Kicks or the 2027 MINI Cooper?
The Nissan Kicks edges it, 88.8 to 84.5, on space & cargo, price, fuel & range. The MINI Cooper is ahead on tech & comfort and performance. Raise the tech & comfort weight from 3 to 4.4 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Nissan Kicks scores 88.8 and the 2027 MINI Cooper 84.5. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2027 Nissan Kicks or the 2027 MINI Cooper?
The 2027 Nissan Kicks starts lower — $22,790 against $29,500, a gap of $6,710 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Nissan Kicks or the 2027 MINI Cooper?
2027 Nissan Kicks: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 MINI Cooper: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 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 2027 Nissan Kicks and the 2027 MINI Cooper?
Where the 2027 Nissan Kicks wins: it holds 30 cu ft behind the second row against 8.9, lists 22 standard driver-assist features against 15, and starts $6,710 lower ($22,790 against $29,500 base MSRP). Where the 2027 MINI Cooper answers: it lists more comfort and tech equipment (36 points against 15.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½) and turns out 184 lb-ft of torque against 140. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100 and 31 combined.