Polestar 2 vs. MINI Hardtop 2 Door
When we compare the Polestar 2 to the MINI Hardtop 2 Door, the Polestar 2 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The MINI Hardtop 2 Door has the advantage in the area of new vehicle base pricing. The Polestar 2 and MINI Hardtop 2 Door have the same interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Polestar 2 versus the MINI Hardtop 2 Door, the Polestar 2 is a better car than the MINI Hardtop 2 Door.
Polestar 2 vs. MINI Hardtop 2 Door Pricing
A used 2023 Polestar 2 ranges from $24,750 to $69,100 while a used 2023 MINI Hardtop 2 Door is priced between $28,000 to $39,872. For a new model, the Polestar 2's price is between $49,800 and $70,425, with the MINI Hardtop 2 Door priced between $29,599 and $42,400.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Polestar 2’s base engine makes 231 horsepower, and the MINI Hardtop 2 Door base engine makes 134 horsepower. The 2 is rated to deliver an average of 113 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 270 miles. The Hardtop 2 Door is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 441 miles. The 2 uses electricity, and the Hardtop 2 Door uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Polestar 2 and MINI Hardtop 2 Door are comparable in regards to interior volume
Safety Ratings Comparison
The MINI Hardtop 2 Door has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$49,800 - $70,425
Used Asking Price:
$24,750 - $69,100
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
60.8%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$29,599 - $42,400
Used Asking Price:
$28,000 - $39,872
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
35.2%
Polestar 2 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
MINI Hardtop 2 Door Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
6.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Polestar 2 Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 11Ranking
15 out of / 25MINI Hardtop 2 Door Rankings
Ranking
11 out of / 51Ranking
17 out of / 51Ranking
22 out of / 51Ranking
26 out of / 51Ranking
34 out of / 51Summary Review
Not yet available
Summary Review
Not yet available
Pros and Cons
Not yet available
Pros and Cons
Not yet available
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric, Gasoline
Polestar 2 Trim Levels
BST Edition 270, Long Range Dual Motor, Long Range Single Motor
MINI Hardtop 2 Door Trim Levels
Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
231 hp
Torque:
243 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
134 hp @ 4500 rpm
Torque:
162 foot-lbs @ 1480 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
113 / 100 / 107
Range (city/hwy):
270 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
78 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
8 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
3
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
29 / 38 / 32
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 441 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Battery Size/Capacity:
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.6 inches
Cargo Space:
15.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
89.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
50.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
30.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
47.8 inches
Cargo Space:
8.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
89.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4396 lbs
Width:
78.1 inches
Height:
58.2 inches
Length:
181.3 inches
Wheelbase:
107.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2769 lbs
Width:
75.9 inches
Height:
55.7 inches
Length:
152.2 inches
Wheelbase:
98.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
alloy
Tire Size:
195/55R16
