Scion vs. MINI
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Scion and MINI 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 Scion and MINI cars.
When comparing the Scion brand to the MINI brand, Scion has the advantage in the area of horsepower. MINI has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and variety of models offered.
Scion versus MINI: Pricing and Value: Scion and MINI both also have lower used vehicle starting prices in 1 out of 2 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Scion, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Scion the overall advantage over MINI.
Scion versus MINI: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: Scion vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 3 model comparisons, with MINI offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. MINI offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 3 comparisons.
Scion versus MINI: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings:
Available Body Styles: Scion offers In comparison, MINI offers 2 SUVs, 1 wagon, 1 convertible, and 2 hatchbacks.
Drivetrain Options: Scion offers . MINI offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.
Scion offers . MINI offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
Scion FR-S
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Scion iQ
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Scion tC (hatchback)
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New Car Pricing
MINI Cooper (convertible)
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MINI Cooper (convertible)
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MINI Cooper (hatchback)
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Used Car Pricing
Scion FR-S
$10,995 - $20,183
Scion iQ
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Scion tC (hatchback)
$3,272 - $9,426
Used Car Pricing
MINI Cooper (convertible)
$5,194 - $13,855
MINI Cooper (convertible)
$5,194 - $13,855
MINI Cooper (hatchback)
$3,999 - $10,995
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Scion FR-S
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Scion iQ
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Scion tC (hatchback)
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5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
MINI Cooper (convertible)
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MINI Cooper (convertible)
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MINI Cooper (hatchback)
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Horsepower / Torque
Scion FR-S
200 hp / 151 foot-lbs
Scion iQ
94 hp / 89 foot-lbs
Scion tC (hatchback)
161 hp / 162 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
MINI Cooper (convertible)
121 hp / 114 foot-lbs
MINI Cooper (convertible)
121 hp / 114 foot-lbs
MINI Cooper (hatchback)
121 hp / 114 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Scion FR-S
22 / 30 / 25
Scion iQ
36 / 37 / 37
Scion tC (hatchback)
20 / 27 / 23
MPG (city/highway/combined)
MINI Cooper (convertible)
28 / 35 / 31
MINI Cooper (convertible)
28 / 35 / 31
MINI Cooper (hatchback)
29 / 37 / 32
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Scion FR-S
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Scion iQ
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Scion tC (hatchback)
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iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
MINI Cooper (convertible)
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MINI Cooper (convertible)
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MINI Cooper (hatchback)
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iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Scion FR-S
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Scion iQ
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Scion tC (hatchback)
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iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
MINI Cooper (convertible)
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MINI Cooper (convertible)
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MINI Cooper (hatchback)
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iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Scion FR-S
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Scion iQ
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Scion tC (hatchback)
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iSeeCars Safety Ratings
MINI Cooper (convertible)
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MINI Cooper (convertible)
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MINI Cooper (hatchback)
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iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Scion FR-S
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Scion iQ
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Scion tC (hatchback)
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iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
MINI Cooper (convertible)
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MINI Cooper (convertible)
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MINI Cooper (hatchback)
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