Volkswagen Beetle vs MINI Cooper Clubman

2018 Volkswagen Beetle
2018 Volkswagen Beetle
$20,220MSRP
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2016 MINI Cooper Clubman
2016 MINI Cooper Clubman
$24,100MSRP
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2018 Volkswagen Beetle
$20,220MSRP
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2016 MINI Cooper Clubman
$24,100MSRP
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MSRP

$20,220

MSRP

$24,100

Average price

$14,529

Average price

$19,275

Listings

1548

Listings

1069
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Expert reviews

6.5 out of 10

Reviews Summary

As Volkswagen prepares to 86 the Beetle in favor of its new retro retread, the electric I.D. Buzz, it has decided to use the little nod to nostalgia as one of the promotional platforms for its new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. With a new combustion cycle developed at VW, this larger engine offers the Beetle some extra economy for its final lap. But rather than letting the Beetle fade into iconic history, VW has a last blast to bestow in the form of a special “Coast” edition that comes with a unique trim treatment and paint job.

Reviews Summary

Eventually, people grow up, start families, and need a bigger car. With the redesigned 2016 Clubman, MINI also grows up and builds the biggest car in its history, one that can theoretically serve as family transport. In the process, it seems that a few important ingredients have been left out of what ought to be a deliciously satisfying recipe.
Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 174 hp I4

Engine

1.5L 134 hp I3

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

4

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

174 hp @ 5000 rpm

Horsepower

134 hp @ 4400 rpm

MPG City

26

MPG City

25

MPG Highway

33

MPG Highway

35
2018 Volkswagen Beetle
2018 Volkswagen Beetle
$20,220MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2016 MINI Cooper Clubman
2016 MINI Cooper Clubman
$24,100MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2018 Volkswagen Beetle
$20,220MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2016 MINI Cooper Clubman
$24,100MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
MSRP
$20,220
$24,100
Average price
$14,529
$19,275
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.4
4.6
Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Read full review

6.5 out of 10

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Summary
As Volkswagen prepares to 86 the Beetle in favor of its new retro retread, the electric I.D. Buzz, it has decided to use the little nod to nostalgia as one of the promotional platforms for its new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. With a new combustion cycle developed at VW, this larger engine offers the Beetle some extra economy for its final lap. But rather than letting the Beetle fade into iconic history, VW has a last blast to bestow in the form of a special “Coast” edition that comes with a unique trim treatment and paint job.
Eventually, people grow up, start families, and need a bigger car. With the redesigned 2016 Clubman, MINI also grows up and builds the biggest car in its history, one that can theoretically serve as family transport. In the process, it seems that a few important ingredients have been left out of what ought to be a deliciously satisfying recipe.
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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
2.0L 174 hp I4
1.5L 134 hp I3
Drive Train
FWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
4
5
Horsepower
174 hp @ 5000 rpm
134 hp @ 4400 rpm
MPG City
26
25
MPG Highway
33
35
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