MINI vs. Volkswagen

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

When comparing the MINI brand to the Volkswagen brand, MINI has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, fuel efficiency, towing capacity and variety of models offered. Volkswagen has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, overall quality, reliability and retained value.

MINI versus Volkswagen: Pricing and Value: Analyzing MINI versus Volkswagen pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Volkswagen in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, MINI has lower used vehicle starting prices in 5 out of 6 vehicle comparisons. Volkswagen models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 4 comparisons.

MINI versus Volkswagen: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Volkswagen vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 5 out of 9 model comparisons, with MINI offering more horsepower in 3 comparisons. MINI and Volkswagen vehicles have similar horsepower in 1 comparisons. MINI offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 5 comparisons. MINI offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

MINI versus Volkswagen: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of MINI versus Volkswagen overall quality ratings shows Volkswagen with higher quality ratings in 4 out of 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Volkswagen has the advantage in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Volkswagen shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 4 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: MINI offers 2 SUVs, 1 wagon, 1 convertible, and 3 hatchbacks. In comparison, Volkswagen offers 5 SUVs, 3 sedans, and 2 hatchbacks.

Drivetrain Options: MINI offers 5 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 1 electric vehicle. Volkswagen offers 9 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle.

MINI offers 3 all-wheel-drive models and 5 front-wheel-drive models. Volkswagen offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.