2020 MINI Cooper vs 2021 Subaru WRX
Overview | |
MSRP$23,400 | MSRP$27,495 |
Average price$21,446 | Average price$26,809 |
Listings162 | Listings207 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
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2020 MINI Cooper Reviews SummaryThe MINI Cooper showcases timeless design and encourages even the timidest driver to live out their inner Mario Kart fantasies. With a short wheelbase, low curb weight, and torquey engines, the MINI Cooper delivers more smiles per square foot than most competitors. And with a new electric powertrain option, it can do so with a green footprint, too. | |
2021 Subaru WRX Reviews SummaryWith few exceptions, it’s become harder and harder to find an affordable sports car. Sure, you could get a base-model Mustang or Camaro, but they are cosplaying at being muscle cars. True low-cost, nimble sports cars like the Mazda Miata, Toyota 86, and Subaru BRZ just don’t make as much sense for as many shoppers. That’s the appeal of hot hatches and sports sedans. Cars like the Volkswagen GTI, Volkswagen Golf R, Honda Civic Si, Honda Civic Type R, Hyundai Veloster N, and the vehicle you see here: the 2021 Subaru WRX. It provides sharp cornering and brisk acceleration, but in a sedan package that makes it more sensible than a true, dedicated sports car. The WRX is no longer just a hotted-up version of the Subaru Impreza, as it's based on an older version of that compact car. This means many of the same positives, like standard all-wheel drive (AWD), and negatives, such as a low-grade cabin, apply. So is it worth paying the price of a very well-equipped economy car or even a midsize sedan for daily driving enjoyment? Read on to find out. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine2.0L 268 hp H4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4400 rpm | Horsepower268 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City28 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine Name2.0L 268 hp H4 |
Torque162 lb-ft @ 1250 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4400 rpm | Horsepower268 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City28 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway27 |
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 Space12.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight2625 lbs | Curb Weight3294 lbs |
Height55.7 in | Height58.1 in |
Length151.1 in | Length180.9 in |
Width76.1 in | Width78.9 in |
Wheelbase98.2 in | Wheelbase104.3 in |
Maximum Payload680 lbs | Maximum Payload1115 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $23,400 | $27,495 |
Average price | $21,446 | $26,809 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.1 | 5.0 |
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The MINI Cooper showcases timeless design and encourages even the timidest driver to live out their inner Mario Kart fantasies. With a short wheelbase, low curb weight, and torquey engines, the MINI Cooper delivers more smiles per square foot than most competitors. And with a new electric powertrain option, it can do so with a green footprint, too. | With few exceptions, it’s become harder and harder to find an affordable sports car. Sure, you could get a base-model Mustang or Camaro, but they are cosplaying at being muscle cars. True low-cost, nimble sports cars like the Mazda Miata, Toyota 86, and Subaru BRZ just don’t make as much sense for as many shoppers. That’s the appeal of hot hatches and sports sedans. Cars like the Volkswagen GTI, Volkswagen Golf R, Honda Civic Si, Honda Civic Type R, Hyundai Veloster N, and the vehicle you see here: the 2021 Subaru WRX. It provides sharp cornering and brisk acceleration, but in a sedan package that makes it more sensible than a true, dedicated sports car. The WRX is no longer just a hotted-up version of the Subaru Impreza, as it's based on an older version of that compact car. This means many of the same positives, like standard all-wheel drive (AWD), and negatives, such as a low-grade cabin, apply. So is it worth paying the price of a very well-equipped economy car or even a midsize sedan for daily driving enjoyment? Read on to find out. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | 2.0L 268 hp H4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4400 rpm | 268 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 28 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | 2.0L 268 hp H4 |
Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 1250 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4400 rpm | 268 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 28 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 8.7 cu ft | 12.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2625 lbs | 3294 lbs |
Height | 55.7 in | 58.1 in |
Length | 151.1 in | 180.9 in |
Width | 76.1 in | 78.9 in |
Wheelbase | 98.2 in | 104.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 680 lbs | 1115 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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