MINI vs. Toyota
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from MINI and Toyota 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 Toyota cars.
When comparing the MINI brand to the Toyota brand, MINI has the advantage in the area of used car pricing. Toyota has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered.
MINI versus Toyota: Pricing and Value: Analyzing MINI versus Toyota pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Toyota in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, MINI has lower used vehicle starting prices in 5 out of 5 vehicle comparisons. Toyota models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
MINI versus Toyota: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Toyota vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 6 out of 9 model comparisons, with MINI offering more horsepower in 3 comparisons. Toyota offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 6 comparisons. MINI vehicles have higher MPG in 2 comparisons, and both MINI and Toyota vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, MINI and Toyota have the same towing capacity.
MINI versus Toyota: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of MINI versus Toyota overall quality ratings shows Toyota with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Toyota has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Toyota shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
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Most Reliable Car Rankings:
Available Body Styles: MINI offers 2 SUVs, 1 wagon, 1 convertible, and 3 hatchbacks. In comparison, Toyota offers 14 SUVs, 7 sedans, 2 coupes, 4 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.
Drivetrain Options: MINI offers 5 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 1 electric vehicle. Toyota offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 15 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, 1 electric vehicle, and 1 hydrogen vehicle.
MINI offers 3 all-wheel-drive models and 5 front-wheel-drive models. Toyota offers 17 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
MINI Cooper (hatchback)
Not Yet Available
MINI Cooper (convertible)
Not Yet Available
MINI Cooper (convertible)
Not Yet Available
MINI Cooper Countryman
Not Yet Available
MINI Cooper (convertible)
Not Yet Available
MINI Cooper (convertible)
Not Yet Available
MINI Cooper (convertible)
Not Yet Available
MINI Countryman
$39,855 - $46,345
MINI Countryman
$39,855 - $46,345
New Car Pricing
Toyota Yaris (hatchback)
Not Yet Available
Toyota Corolla
$22,800 - $28,407
Toyota Prius (hatchback)
$29,563 - $40,288
Toyota RAV4
$30,673 - $41,221
Toyota RAV4
$30,673 - $41,221
Toyota Corolla Hatchback
Not Yet Available
Toyota C-HR
Not Yet Available
Toyota RAV4
$30,673 - $41,221
Toyota C-HR
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
MINI Cooper (hatchback)
$4,991 - $11,993
MINI Cooper (convertible)
$6,510 - $14,815
MINI Cooper (convertible)
$6,510 - $14,815
MINI Cooper Countryman
Not Yet Available
MINI Cooper (convertible)
$6,510 - $14,815
MINI Cooper (convertible)
$6,510 - $14,815
MINI Cooper (convertible)
$6,510 - $14,815
MINI Countryman
Not Yet Available
MINI Countryman
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
Toyota Yaris (hatchback)
$11,769 - $19,996
Toyota Corolla
$21,997 - $28,247
Toyota Prius (hatchback)
$30,342 - $41,815
Toyota RAV4
$30,333 - $41,519
Toyota RAV4
$30,333 - $41,519
Toyota Corolla Hatchback
Not Yet Available
Toyota C-HR
$22,891 - $29,352
Toyota RAV4
$30,333 - $41,519
Toyota C-HR
$22,891 - $29,352
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
MINI Cooper (hatchback)
Not Yet Available
MINI Cooper (convertible)
Not Yet Available
MINI Cooper (convertible)
Not Yet Available
MINI Cooper Countryman
Not Yet Available
MINI Cooper (convertible)
Not Yet Available
MINI Cooper (convertible)
Not Yet Available
MINI Cooper (convertible)
Not Yet Available
MINI Countryman
37.6%
MINI Countryman
37.6%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Toyota Yaris (hatchback)
Not Yet Available
Toyota Corolla
26.3%
Toyota Prius (hatchback)
30.7%
Toyota RAV4
28.7%
Toyota RAV4
28.7%
Toyota Corolla Hatchback
28%
Toyota C-HR
27.1%
Toyota RAV4
28.7%
Toyota C-HR
27.1%
Horsepower / Torque
MINI Cooper (hatchback)
121 hp / 114 foot-lbs
MINI Cooper (convertible)
121 hp / 114 foot-lbs
MINI Cooper (convertible)
121 hp / 114 foot-lbs
MINI Cooper Countryman
121 hp / 114 foot-lbs
MINI Cooper (convertible)
121 hp / 114 foot-lbs
MINI Cooper (convertible)
121 hp / 114 foot-lbs
MINI Cooper (convertible)
121 hp / 114 foot-lbs
MINI Countryman
241 hp / 295 foot-lbs
MINI Countryman
241 hp / 295 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
Toyota Yaris (hatchback)
106 hp / 103 foot-lbs
Toyota Corolla
169 hp / 151 foot-lbs
Toyota Prius (hatchback)
194 hp
Toyota RAV4
203 hp / 184 foot-lbs
Toyota RAV4
203 hp / 184 foot-lbs
Toyota Corolla Hatchback
169 hp / 151 foot-lbs
Toyota C-HR
144 hp / 139 foot-lbs
Toyota RAV4
203 hp / 184 foot-lbs
Toyota C-HR
144 hp / 139 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
MINI Cooper (hatchback)
29 / 37 / 32
MINI Cooper (convertible)
28 / 35 / 31
MINI Cooper (convertible)
28 / 35 / 31
MINI Cooper Countryman
27 / 35 / 30
MINI Cooper (convertible)
28 / 35 / 31
MINI Cooper (convertible)
28 / 35 / 31
MINI Cooper (convertible)
28 / 35 / 31
MINI Countryman
Not Yet Available
MINI Countryman
Not Yet Available
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Toyota Yaris (hatchback)
30 / 36 / 33
Toyota Corolla
32 / 41 / 35
Toyota Prius (hatchback)
57 / 56 / 57
Toyota RAV4
27 / 35 / 30
Toyota RAV4
27 / 35 / 30
Toyota Corolla Hatchback
Not Yet Available
Toyota C-HR
27 / 31 / 29
Toyota RAV4
27 / 35 / 30
Toyota C-HR
27 / 31 / 29
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
MINI Cooper (hatchback)
Not available
MINI Cooper (convertible)
Not available
MINI Cooper (convertible)
Not available
MINI Cooper Countryman
Not available
MINI Cooper (convertible)
Not available
MINI Cooper (convertible)
Not available
MINI Cooper (convertible)
Not available
MINI Countryman
7.6 / 10
MINI Countryman
7.6 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Toyota Yaris (hatchback)
Not available
Toyota Corolla
9.1 / 10
Toyota Prius (hatchback)
9.2 / 10
Toyota RAV4
8.8 / 10
Toyota RAV4
8.8 / 10
Toyota Corolla Hatchback
Not available
Toyota C-HR
Not available
Toyota RAV4
8.8 / 10
Toyota C-HR
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
MINI Cooper (hatchback)
Not available
MINI Cooper (convertible)
Not available
MINI Cooper (convertible)
Not available
MINI Cooper Countryman
Not available
MINI Cooper (convertible)
Not available
MINI Cooper (convertible)
Not available
MINI Cooper (convertible)
Not available
MINI Countryman
7.1 / 10
MINI Countryman
7.1 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Toyota Yaris (hatchback)
Not available
Toyota Corolla
8.5 / 10
Toyota Prius (hatchback)
8.9 / 10
Toyota RAV4
8.5 / 10
Toyota RAV4
8.5 / 10
Toyota Corolla Hatchback
Not available
Toyota C-HR
Not available
Toyota RAV4
8.5 / 10
Toyota C-HR
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
MINI Cooper (hatchback)
Not available
MINI Cooper (convertible)
Not available
MINI Cooper (convertible)
Not available
MINI Cooper Countryman
Not available
MINI Cooper (convertible)
Not available
MINI Cooper (convertible)
Not available
MINI Cooper (convertible)
Not available
MINI Countryman
Not available
MINI Countryman
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Toyota Yaris (hatchback)
Not available
Toyota Corolla
10 / 10
Toyota Prius (hatchback)
10 / 10
Toyota RAV4
9.0 / 10
Toyota RAV4
9.0 / 10
Toyota Corolla Hatchback
9.0 / 10
Toyota C-HR
9.6 / 10
Toyota RAV4
9.0 / 10
Toyota C-HR
9.6 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
MINI Cooper (hatchback)
Not available
MINI Cooper (convertible)
Not available
MINI Cooper (convertible)
Not available
MINI Cooper Countryman
Not available
MINI Cooper (convertible)
Not available
MINI Cooper (convertible)
Not available
MINI Cooper (convertible)
Not available
MINI Countryman
8.2 / 10
MINI Countryman
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Toyota Yaris (hatchback)
Not available
Toyota Corolla
8.9 / 10
Toyota Prius (hatchback)
8.6 / 10
Toyota RAV4
8.7 / 10
Toyota RAV4
8.7 / 10
Toyota Corolla Hatchback
8.8 / 10
Toyota C-HR
8.8 / 10
Toyota RAV4
8.7 / 10
Toyota C-HR
8.8 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
MINI Countryman
#40 of 67 in
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Toyota RAV4
#5 of 67 in
Best Crossover SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
MINI Countryman
#35 of 67 in
Most Reliable Crossover SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Toyota RAV4
#16 of 67 in
Most Reliable Crossover SUVs