MINI vs. Mazda
When comparing the MINI brand to the Mazda brand, MINI has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing and depreciation. Mazda has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, horsepower, overall quality, reliability, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered.
MINI versus Mazda: Pricing and Value
Analyzing MINI versus Mazda pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Mazda in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Mazda also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Mazda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Mazda, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Mazda the overall advantage over MINI.
MINI versus Mazda: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency
Mazda vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. Mazda offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 2 comparisons.
MINI versus Mazda: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings
A comparison of MINI versus Mazda overall quality ratings shows Mazda with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Mazda has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Mazda shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 2 comparisons. MINI shows higher retained value ratings in 0 out of 2 comparisons, and MINI and Mazda tie over 1 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings
Mazda has better car rankings in 4 categories: Mazda CX-5 in Best 5-seater SUVs, Mazda MX-5 Miata in Best Convertibles, Mazda CX-9 in Best Crossover SUVs, and Mazda CX-3 in Best Subcompact SUVs.
Most Reliable Car Rankings
MINI has the better car ranking in 1 category: Countryman in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs. Mazda has better car rankings in 2 categories: Mazda MX-5 Miata in Most Reliable Convertibles and Mazda CX-9 in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs.
Best Resale Value Rankings
Mazda has better car rankings in 4 categories: Mazda CX-3 in 5-seater SUVs with Best Resale Value, Mazda MX-5 Miata in Convertibles with Best Resale Value, Mazda CX-3 in Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value, and Mazda CX-3 in Subcompact SUVs with Best Resale Value.
Available Body Styles
MINI offers 2 SUVs, 1 wagon, 1 convertible, and 3 hatchbacks. In comparison, Mazda offers 7 SUVs, 1 sedan, 2 convertibles, and 1 hatchback.
Drivetrain Options
MINI offers 5 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 1 electric vehicle. Mazda offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 1 electric vehicle.
MINI offers 3 all-wheel-drive models and 5 front-wheel-drive models. Mazda offers 8 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
MINI Countryman
$36,790 - $48,772
Cars
MINI Convertible
$37,029 - $50,175
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
$24,502 - $36,119
Cars
Mazda MX-5 Miata
$30,989 - $37,928
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
MINI Countryman
$36,486 - $45,185
Cars
MINI Convertible
$32,325 - $48,973
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
$25,199 - $34,690
Cars
Mazda MX-5 Miata
$28,904 - $35,978
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
MINI Countryman
38.8%
Cars
MINI Convertible
32.8%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
38.4%
Cars
Mazda MX-5 Miata
31.2%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
MINI Countryman
134 hp / 162 foot-lbs
Cars
MINI Convertible
134 hp / 162 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
191 hp / 186 foot-lbs
Cars
Mazda MX-5 Miata
181 hp / 151 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
MINI Countryman
26 / 32 / 28
Cars
MINI Convertible
27 / 38 / 31
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
26 / 33 / 29
Cars
Mazda MX-5 Miata
26 / 34 / 29
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
MINI Countryman
Not yet available
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
Not yet available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
MINI Countryman
7.6 / 10
Cars
MINI Convertible
7.3 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
Not available
Cars
Mazda MX-5 Miata
7.6 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
MINI Countryman
7.1 / 10
Cars
MINI Convertible
7.6 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
Not available
Cars
Mazda MX-5 Miata
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
MINI Countryman
Not available
Cars
MINI Convertible
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
9.0 / 10
Cars
Mazda MX-5 Miata
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
MINI Countryman
8.1 / 10
Cars
MINI Convertible
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
8.1 / 10
Cars
Mazda MX-5 Miata
7.2 / 10
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
MINI Countryman
#15 of 20 in
Subcompact SUVs
Cars
MINI Convertible
#5 of 9 in
Convertibles
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
#8 of 20 in
Subcompact SUVs
Cars
Mazda MX-5 Miata
#4 of 9 in
Convertibles