MINI Cooper vs Toyota Prius (2021)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$4,765
- Cooper: $4,765 cheaper, longer warranty.
- Prius: 20 mpg better, 1 more seat.
- Prius wins 3 of 6 measures.
| Measure | Cooper | Prius | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $23,395 | $28,160 | Cooper |
| Horsepower | N/A | 121 hp | N/A |
| Torque | N/A | 105 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG combined | 29 mpg | 49 mpg | Prius |
| Cargo, max | 5.7 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | N/A | 24.6 cu ft | N/A |
| Rear legroom | N/A | 33.4 in | N/A |
| Front legroom | 41.4 in | 42.3 in | Prius |
| Length | 145.6 in | 178.7 in to 180.0 in | N/A |
| Width | N/A | 69.3 in | N/A |
| Curb weight | 2,546 lb | 3,064 lb to 3,364 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 4 | 5 | Prius |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.1 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 8.5 s tested | N/A | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | Cooper |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Cooper FWD $22,400 | Prius L Eco FWD $24,525 | $2,125 |
| Prius LE AWD-e $27,135 | Cooper S 4-Door Hatchback FWD $27,400 | $265 |
Cost to run
Cooper costs $1,522 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Cooper | Prius |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $23,395 | $28,160 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,324 | $784 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,945 | $4,702 |
| Total, 6 years | $31,340 | $32,862 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Prius wins.
Cooper wins if MPG weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Cooper | 17% |
| MPG | Prius | 41% |
| Power | N/A | |
| Space | N/A | |
| 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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