2019 MINI Cooper vs 2020 Mazda MAZDA3
Overview | |
MSRP$21,900 | MSRP$21,500 |
Average price$19,880 | Average price$20,051 |
Listings229 | Listings230 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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2019 MINI Cooper Reviews SummaryWhen we were growing up, my dad frequently took my brother and me go-karting. Sitting low to the ground on a tiny frame, feeling the wind in my face, racing around paved tracks no doubt set the stage for my love of small and fast cars. The 2019 MINI Cooper, especially the John Cooper Works trim, is such a vehicle. But given its handful of flaws, it's hard to adore the latest Cooper the way I did when MINI was first resurrected in 2002. | |
2020 Mazda MAZDA3 Reviews SummaryMazda redesigned the Mazda3 in 2019, taking what was already one of the best-looking compact cars on the market, and attempting to dress it up even further. The goal was to elevate the brand into near-luxury territory. While the 2020 Mazda3 may not compete on the same plane as a Mercedes-Benz CLA-class or a BMW 2 Series, it feels undeniably premium when benchmarked against more mass-market competitors. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine2.5L 186 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4400 rpm | Horsepower186 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City28 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine Name2.5L 186 hp I4 |
Torque162 lb-ft @ 1250 rpm | Torque186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4400 rpm | Horsepower186 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City28 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway38 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall4 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space8.7 cu ft | Cargo Space13.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight2625 lbs | Curb Weight3071 lbs |
Height55.7 in | Height56.9 in |
Length151.1 in | Length183.5 in |
Width76.1 in | Width70.7 in |
Wheelbase98.2 in | Wheelbase107.3 in |
Maximum Payload680 lbs | Maximum Payload1008 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $21,900 | $21,500 |
Average price | $19,880 | $20,051 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.4 | 5.0 |
Expert reviews | 6.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | When we were growing up, my dad frequently took my brother and me go-karting. Sitting low to the ground on a tiny frame, feeling the wind in my face, racing around paved tracks no doubt set the stage for my love of small and fast cars. The 2019 MINI Cooper, especially the John Cooper Works trim, is such a vehicle. But given its handful of flaws, it's hard to adore the latest Cooper the way I did when MINI was first resurrected in 2002. | Mazda redesigned the Mazda3 in 2019, taking what was already one of the best-looking compact cars on the market, and attempting to dress it up even further. The goal was to elevate the brand into near-luxury territory. While the 2020 Mazda3 may not compete on the same plane as a Mercedes-Benz CLA-class or a BMW 2 Series, it feels undeniably premium when benchmarked against more mass-market competitors. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | 2.5L 186 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4400 rpm | 186 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 28 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | 2.5L 186 hp I4 |
Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 1250 rpm | 186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4400 rpm | 186 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 28 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 38 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 8.7 cu ft | 13.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2625 lbs | 3071 lbs |
Height | 55.7 in | 56.9 in |
Length | 151.1 in | 183.5 in |
Width | 76.1 in | 70.7 in |
Wheelbase | 98.2 in | 107.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 680 lbs | 1008 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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