FIAT vs. MINI

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from FIAT and MINI contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both FIAT and MINI cars.

When comparing the FIAT brand to the MINI brand, FIAT has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, horsepower and retained value. MINI has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered.

FIAT versus MINI: Pricing and Value: Analyzing FIAT versus MINI pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for FIAT in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. FIAT also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. FIAT models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons. The lower overall prices for FIAT, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives FIAT the overall advantage over MINI.

FIAT versus MINI: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: FIAT vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. MINI offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

FIAT versus MINI: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of FIAT versus MINI overall quality ratings shows MINI with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, MINI has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. FIAT shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: FIAT has better car rankings in 3 categories: FIAT 500 in Best Hatchbacks, FIAT 500 in Best Small Cars, and FIAT 500 in Best Subcompact Cars. MINI has better car rankings in 4 categories: MINI Countryman in Best 5-seater SUVs, MINI Convertible in Best Convertibles, MINI Countryman in Best Crossover SUVs, and MINI Countryman in Best Subcompact SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: FIAT has the better car ranking in 1 category: 500 in Most Reliable Small Cars. MINI has better car rankings in 3 categories: MINI Convertible in Most Reliable Convertibles, MINI Countryman in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, and MINI Countryman in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs.

Available Body Styles: FIAT offers 1 SUV and 1 hatchback. In comparison, MINI offers 2 SUVs, 1 wagon, 1 convertible, and 3 hatchbacks.

Drivetrain Options: FIAT offers 1 gasoline vehicle and 1 electric vehicle. MINI offers 5 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 1 electric vehicle.

FIAT offers 1 all-wheel-drive model and 1 front-wheel-drive model. MINI offers 3 all-wheel-drive models and 5 front-wheel-drive models.