MINI vs. Smart
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from MINI and Smart 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 Smart cars.
When comparing the MINI brand to the Smart brand, MINI has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, horsepower and variety of models offered. Smart has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency.
MINI versus Smart: Pricing and Value: MINI has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. The lower overall prices for MINI, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives MINI the overall advantage over Smart.
MINI versus Smart: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: MINI vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Smart offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
MINI versus Smart: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings:
Available Body Styles: MINI offers 2 SUVs, 1 wagon, 1 convertible, and 2 hatchbacks. In comparison, Smart offers
Drivetrain Options: MINI offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles. Smart offers .
MINI offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models. Smart offers .
New Car Pricing
MINI Cooper (convertible)
Not Yet Available
New Car Pricing
Smart fortwo (convertible)
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
MINI Cooper (convertible)
$5,194 - $13,855
Used Car Pricing
Smart fortwo (convertible)
$9,995 - $19,662
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
MINI Cooper (convertible)
Not Yet Available
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Smart fortwo (convertible)
Not Yet Available
Horsepower / Torque
MINI Cooper (convertible)
121 hp / 114 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
Smart fortwo (convertible)
89 hp / 100 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
MINI Cooper (convertible)
28 / 35 / 31
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Smart fortwo (convertible)
31 / 38 / 34
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
MINI Cooper (convertible)
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iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Smart fortwo (convertible)
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iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
MINI Cooper (convertible)
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Smart fortwo (convertible)
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
MINI Cooper (convertible)
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Smart fortwo (convertible)
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
MINI Cooper (convertible)
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Smart fortwo (convertible)
Not available
