Mazda MAZDA3 vs MINI Cooper (2021)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,750
- MAZDA3: $1,750 cheaper, 2 mpg better.
- Cooper: longer warranty.
- MAZDA3 wins 5 of 8 measures.
| Measure | MAZDA3 | Cooper | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $21,645 | $23,395 | MAZDA3 |
| Horsepower | 155 hp | N/A | N/A |
| Torque | 150 lb-ft | N/A | N/A |
| MPG combined | 31 mpg | 29 mpg | MAZDA3 |
| Cargo, max | 13.2 cu ft | 5.7 cu ft | MAZDA3 |
| Cargo, seats up | 13.2 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 35.1 in | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | 42.3 in | 41.4 in | MAZDA3 |
| Length | 183.5 in | 145.6 in | Not scored |
| Width | 70.5 in | N/A | N/A |
| Curb weight | 3,100 lb | 2,546 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 4 | MAZDA3 |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.5 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 8.4 s estimate | 8.5 s tested | About the same |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | Cooper |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| MAZDA3 2.0 FWD $20,650 | Cooper FWD $22,400 | $1,750 |
| Cooper FWD $22,400 | MAZDA3 2.5 S Auto FWD $22,650 | $250 |
Cost to run
MAZDA3 costs $2,263 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | MAZDA3 | Cooper |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $21,645 | $23,395 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,239 | $1,324 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,432 | $7,945 |
| Total, 6 years | $29,077 | $31,340 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: MAZDA3 wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | MAZDA3 | 7% |
| MPG | MAZDA3 | 6% |
| Power | N/A | |
| Space | MAZDA3 | 57% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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