Ford Focus vs. MINI Cooper
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Focus and MINI Cooper contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford Focus and the MINI Cooper.
When comparing the Ford Focus's and the MINI Cooper's specifications and ratings, the Ford Focus has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The MINI Cooper has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Ford Focus's and the MINI Cooper's specifications and ratings, the Ford Focus is a better car than the MINI Cooper.
Pricing: A used 2007 Ford Focus ranges from $1,997 to $7,994 while a used 2007 MINI Cooper is priced between $3,555 to $9,977.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Focus’s base engine makes 136 horsepower, and the MINI Cooper base engine makes 118 horsepower. The Focus is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 462 miles. The Cooper is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 382 miles.This gives the MINI Cooper the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ford Focus the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
14130
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
15581
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
13995 - 17995
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
18700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
4766
Price Range:
1997 - 7994
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
5446
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
4487 - 6734
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
66
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
144937
# Good or Great Deals:
11
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
6344
Price Range:
3555 - 9977
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
37
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
98421
# Good or Great Deals:
15
Ford Focus Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
MINI Cooper Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Focus
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for MINI Cooper
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.0445618781187977
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
5.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.0 - 14.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.199857973768245
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Ford Focus Rankings
Not yet available
MINI Cooper Rankings
Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan, Wagon
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford Focus Trim Levels
ZX3 S, ZX3 SE, ZX3 SES, ZX4 S, ZX4 SE, ZX4 SES, ZX4 ST, ZX5 S, ZX5 SE, ZX5 SES, ZXW SE, ZXW SES
MINI Cooper Trim Levels
Base, S
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
136 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
136 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
118 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
114 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 33 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 462 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 36 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
286 / 382 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Cargo Space:
17.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
111.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
50.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
44.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2605 lbs
Width:
66.7 inches
Height:
56.8 inches
Length:
168.5 inches
Wheelbase:
102.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2546 lbs
Width:
66.3 inches
Height:
55.4 inches
Length:
145.6 inches
Wheelbase:
97.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/60R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Pitch Black Clearcoat
Red
Dark Toreador Red Clearcoat Metallic
Silver
CD Silver Clearcoat Metallic
White
Cloud 9 White Clearcoat
Yellow
Screaming Yellow Clearcoat
Beige
Not available
Blue
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Astro Black Metallic
Red
Chili Red / Nightfire Red Metallic
Silver
Pure Silver Metallic
White
Pepper White
Yellow
Mellow Yellow
Beige
Sparkling Siver Metallic
Blue
Lightning Blue Metallic / Oxygen Blue
Green
British Racing Green Metallic
Interior Colors
Gray
Charcoal Upper/Charcoal Lower / Charcoal Upper/Light Flint Lower
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Gray/Carbon Black / Punch Carbon Black/Carbon Black
Beige
Gravity Tuscan Beige/Tuscan Beige
Black
Checkered Carbon Black/Carbon Black / Lounge Carbon Black/Carbon Black
Blue
Pacific Blue/Carbon Black
Brown
Lounge Redwood Red/Redwood Red
Red
Ray Rooster Red/Carbon Black
