MINI Cooper vs the field
Every head-to-head WhichTrim has scored for the Cooper: 14 comparisons against 7 rivals across the 2021–2027 model years, each on price, fuel, safety, space, performance, tech and warranty from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data — the weights yours to change on any of them.
By rival
7 rivals · verdicts at default weightsNissan Rogue SportCooper leads 2–0
Hyundai Ioniq 5Ioniq 5 leads 1–0
Kia EV6EV6 leads 2–0
BMW i4i4 leads 2–0
Nissan AriyaAriya leads 2–0
Nissan LeafLeaf leads 2–0
Clear win 6+ points · Edge 2–6 · Toss-up under 2. Open any pair for the scorecard, the biggest gaps in words and the sliders.
Where the Cooper wins and loses
14 scored head-to-headsThe Cooper leads on price in 4 of 6, performance in 3 of 5; it trails on space & cargo in 5 of 5, fuel & range in 12 of 14, tech & comfort in 4 of 6. Category scores are 0–100 from the data on each pair page; a lead here means the Cooper scored higher in that category, whatever the weights.
| Category | Cooper leads | Trails | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 4 of 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel & range | 2 of 14 | 12 | 0 |
| Safety | 5 of 14 | 9 | 0 |
| Space & cargo | 0 of 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Performance | 3 of 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Tech & comfort | 1 of 6 | 4 | 1 |
Common questions about the MINI Cooper head-to-heads
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the MINI Cooper or the Nissan Rogue Sport?
The MINI Cooper wins clearly, 86.1 to 71.6, on fuel & range. The Nissan Rogue Sport is ahead on safety and space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2022 MINI Cooper comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2022 Nissan Rogue Sport vs 2022 MINI Cooper). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the MINI Cooper or the Hyundai Ioniq 5?
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 wins clearly, 87 to 55.9, on tech & comfort, fuel & range. The MINI Cooper is ahead on price and safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs 2026 MINI Cooper). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the MINI Cooper or the Kia EV6?
The Kia EV6 wins clearly, 93.7 to 54.2, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, safety. The MINI Cooper is ahead on price. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Kia EV6 comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Kia EV6 vs 2026 MINI Cooper). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the MINI Cooper or the BMW i4?
The BMW i4 edges it, 86 to 80.9, on fuel & range, safety. The MINI Cooper is ahead on price. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 BMW i4 comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 BMW i4 vs 2026 MINI Cooper). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the MINI Cooper or the Nissan Ariya?
The Nissan Ariya wins clearly, 100 to 65.5, on fuel & range, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Nissan Ariya comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 MINI Cooper vs 2026 Nissan Ariya). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Where does the MINI Cooper win and lose against its rivals?
The Cooper leads on price in 4 of 6, performance in 3 of 5; it trails on space & cargo in 5 of 5, fuel & range in 12 of 14, tech & comfort in 4 of 6. Every count comes from the category scores on the pair pages linked above, which use EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press-kit data.
How does WhichTrim decide which vehicle wins?
Each of seven categories — price, fuel and range, safety, space and cargo, performance, tech and comfort, warranty — is scored 0–100 from the data on the page. Relative measures give 100 to the better vehicle and a proportional share to the other; NHTSA stars and the Safety Signal use their own scales. The overall score is the weighted mean at the default weights (price 4, safety 4, fuel 3, tech 3, space 2, performance 2, warranty 2). A margin of 6 points or more is a clear win, 2 to 6 an edge, under 2 a toss-up. Every pair page has sliders to set your own weights.