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Is the 2023 MINI Cooper Clubman a good car?

No.

2 of 6checks

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20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.

Cooper Clubman $30,655$16,245$78,200
Price of 18 hatchbacks (2023). Orange: this car.
Checks for the 2023 MINI Cooper Clubman
CheckResultNumber
Family carNo2 of 4 parts
First carYes4 of 5 parts
CommuterNo$103 vs $62 a month
SeniorsYes3 of 3 parts
Off-roadNo5.6 in, top 100%
Worth the moneyNot enough dataN/A
Good buyNo4 beat it on all four

Is the Cooper Clubman a good family car?

No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.

Family car check, 2023 MINI Cooper Clubman
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Seats5 seats5 or moreN/AYes
Rear legroom34.3 inMedian 35.1 in19No
Rear headroom38.0 inMedian 37.1 in19Yes
Cargo behind the last row17.5 cu ftMedian 19.9 cu ft17No

Is the Cooper Clubman a good first car?

Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.

First car check, 2023 MINI Cooper Clubman
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Price$30,655Median $30,97818Yes
Horsepower189 hp156 hp to 261 hp19Yes
Length168.5 inMedian 177.7 in18Yes
Turning circle37.1 ftMedian 37.2 ft18Yes
Fuel cost per mile11.9 centsMedian 7.2 cents18No

Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.

Is the Cooper Clubman a good commuter car?

No. $103 a month to commute. Class median $62.

Miles a month
867
This car
$103
Median of 18 hatchbacks
$62

Is the Cooper Clubman a good car for seniors?

Yes. Passes 3 of 3 parts.

Seniors check, 2023 MINI Cooper Clubman
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Step-in height5.6 in clearance, 56.7 in tall5.0 to 5.6 in clearance, 56.0 to 59.1 in tall16Yes
Front headroom40.2 inMedian 39.0 in19Yes
Turning circle37.1 ftMedian 37.2 ft18Yes

Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.

Is the Cooper Clubman a good off-road vehicle?

No. 5.6 in clearance. Top 100% of 166 trucks and SUVs.

AWD or 4WD
Yes
Best trim for clearance
Clubman Classic Cooper S ALL4 AWD, 5.6 in
Cohort
166 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims

Is the Cooper Clubman worth the money?

Not enough data.

Is the Cooper Clubman a good buy?

No. 4 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.

Rivals that cost less and beat the Cooper Clubman on all four
CarPriceFuel cost per mileMax cargoPower
Cooper Clubman Clubman Classic Cooper S ALL4 AWD$33,75511.9 cents17.5 cu ft189 hp
Mazda MAZDA3 2.5 S Auto FWD$23,55010.7 cents47.1 cu ft191 hp
Chevrolet Bolt EUV LT FWD$27,8005.0 cents56.9 cu ft200 hp
Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T S FWD$30,53011.4 cents34.5 cu ft241 hp
Acura Integra CVT FWD$31,3009.7 cents24.3 cu ft200 hp

Compared with 69 trims of other makes, hatchbacks, 2023.

What this cannot tell you

No safety, reliability or insurance data.

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