MINI vs. Mazda

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from MINI and Mazda 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 MINI and Mazda cars.

When comparing the MINI brand to the Mazda brand, Mazda has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, 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 1 out of 1 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 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Mazda has better car rankings in 4 categories: Mazda CX-3 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.

Available Body Styles: MINI offers 2 SUVs, 1 wagon, 1 convertible, and 3 hatchbacks. In comparison, Mazda offers 9 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 10 gasoline vehicles, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle.

MINI offers 3 all-wheel-drive models and 5 front-wheel-drive models. Mazda offers 10 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.