The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper (06 - 10) vs. Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT (08 - 12)
€ 19,200

€ 16,500

€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.9 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.9 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT.
MINI Cooper 3-door
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
55.4
66.3
75.3
58.3
67.8
78
66.3 in
Width
67.8 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
55.4 in
Height
58.3 in
97.1
145.6
98
155.5
145.6 in
Length
155.5 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper 3-door
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
2513 lb
Curb Weight
2304 lb
3340 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3307 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
8.32 %

General
MINI Cooper 3-door
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
R56
Generation
JA8/JR8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper 3-door
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 hp
118 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
118 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
112 lb‑ft
at 4050 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 lb‑ft
112 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
Performance
MINI Cooper 3-door
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
▶ REPLAY
21.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.53 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
21.3 lb/hp
19.53 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper 3-door
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
44 mpg
40 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
34 mpg
city
30 mpg
52 mpg
highway
50 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
460 mi
Range
474 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
460 mi
474 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
Environmental Impact
102.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
111.8 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
102.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper 3-door
Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft





19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27.7 cu ft