Smart fortwo vs. MINI Cooper
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Smart fortwo and MINI Cooper contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Smart fortwo and the MINI Cooper.
When comparing the Smart fortwo's and the MINI Cooper's specifications and ratings, the Smart fortwo has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The MINI Cooper has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Smart fortwo's and the MINI Cooper's specifications and ratings, the MINI Cooper is a better car than the Smart fortwo.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Smart fortwo’s base engine makes 70 horsepower, and the MINI Cooper base engine makes 121 horsepower. The fortwo is rated to deliver an average of 36 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 357 miles. The Cooper is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 462 miles.This gives the Smart fortwo the advantage in fuel efficiency and the MINI Cooper the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The MINI Cooper has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room and front leg room. The Smart fortwo has the advantage in the areas of front head room cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$17,690
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$24,850
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
7
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
75,930
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$9,974
Price Range:
$6,510 - $14,815
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N/A
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N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
72
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
99,343
# Good or Great Deals:
23
Smart fortwo Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
MINI Cooper Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Smart fortwo
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for MINI Cooper
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
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N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.6
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.7
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Smart fortwo Rankings
Not yet available
MINI Cooper Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Smart fortwo Trim Levels
passion cabriolet, passion, pure
MINI Cooper Trim Levels
Base, John Cooper Works, S
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
2 years / 24000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
2 years / 24000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
70 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
68 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.038 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
121 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
114 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
3
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
33 / 41 / 36
Range (city/hwy):
287 / 357 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 35 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
370 / 462 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
48 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
12 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
45.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
50.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
28.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
39.2 inches
Cargo Space:
6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
74.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
1852 lbs
Width:
61.4 inches
Height:
60.7 inches
Length:
106.1 inches
Wheelbase:
73.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2745 lbs
Width:
75.3 inches
Height:
55.4 inches
Length:
145.6 inches
Wheelbase:
97.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 4.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P155/60R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
195/55R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Deep Black
Blue
Light Blue Metallic
Gray
Gray Metallic
Green
Green Matte
Red
Rally Red
Silver
Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Orange
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Horizon Blue Metallic / Ice Blue / Laser Blue Metallic
Gray
Not available
Green
British Racing Green II Metallic
Red
Chili Red
Silver
Pure Silver Metallic / Velvet Silver Metallic / White Silver Metallic
White
Pepper White
Beige
Sparkling Silver Metallic
Brown
Hot Chocolate Metallic
Orange
Spice Orange Metallic
Yellow
Interchange Yellow
Interior Colors
Beige
Design Beige
Black
Black / Design Black
Red
Design Red
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Polar Beige Gravity Leather
Black
Carbon Black Checkered Cloth / Carbon Black Leatherette / Carbon Black Lounge Leather / Carbon Black Punch Leather
Red
Rooster Red Leather / Carbon Black Cloth
Blue
Ice Blue Leather Cross Check / Carbon Black Cloth
Brown
Hot Chocolate Lounge Leather
Gray
Satellite Gray Lounge Leather
