The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 25,300

€ 14,300

€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper S 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.9 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta 1.4.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Ford Fiesta 1.4
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
146.8
98
155.5
146.8 in
Length
155.5 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Ford Fiesta 1.4
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2324 lb
3560 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3296 lb

Weight Difference:
410 lb
15 %

General
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Ford Fiesta 1.4
R56
Generation
JA8/JR8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
95 hp
at 5750 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
181 hp
95 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.4
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
177 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Performance
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Ford Fiesta 1.4
139 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper S 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.4
▶ REPLAY
15.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.46 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
15.1 lb/hp
24.46 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
37 mpg
41 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.4
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
485 mi
Range
490 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
485 mi
490 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
108 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
121.2 kWh
108 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Ford Fiesta 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
972 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft





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