2021 Lexus IS vs 2022 MINI Cooper
Overview | |
MSRP$39,050 | MSRP$22,900 |
Average price$35,760 | Average price$26,147 |
Listings456 | Listings268 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews5.2 out of 10 |
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2021 Lexus IS Reviews SummaryThe Lexus IS enters its fourth generation of production, embodying lessons learned from the LC and RC. The 2021 IS targets enthusiast drivers and luxury buyers who might be thinking German first, and it seeks to recalibrate expectations of what a compact luxury sports sedan can be. | |
2022 MINI Cooper Reviews SummaryMINI characterizes its lineup as the “definitive” premium small cars in the United States market. Based on a BMW platform, equipped with BMW engines, and featuring BMW technology, MINIs can substantiate this claim through engineering. But it’s the range of choices and personalization options that make them unlike any other premium small cars. Naturally, this is true of the refreshed 2022 MINI Convertible, which is available in Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works (JCW) specification and with Classic, Signature, or Iconic trim. Once you’ve made those decisions, you can select from a wide variety of colors, materials, wheels, packages, and options to make your MINI your own. Or you can choose a pre-packaged special edition like our Sidewalk Edition test car. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine1.5L 134 hp I3 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower134 hp @ 4500 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway37 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine Name1.5L 134 hp I3 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm | Torque162 lb-ft @ 1480 rpm |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower134 hp @ 4500 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway37 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space10.8 cu ft | Cargo Space8.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight3715 lbs | Curb Weight2712 lbs |
Height56.5 in | Height55.7 in |
Length185.4 in | Length152.2 in |
Width72.4 in | Width75.9 in |
Wheelbase110.2 in | Wheelbase98.2 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload697 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $39,050 | $22,900 |
Average price | $35,760 | $26,147 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 5.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The Lexus IS enters its fourth generation of production, embodying lessons learned from the LC and RC. The 2021 IS targets enthusiast drivers and luxury buyers who might be thinking German first, and it seeks to recalibrate expectations of what a compact luxury sports sedan can be. | MINI characterizes its lineup as the “definitive” premium small cars in the United States market. Based on a BMW platform, equipped with BMW engines, and featuring BMW technology, MINIs can substantiate this claim through engineering. But it’s the range of choices and personalization options that make them unlike any other premium small cars. Naturally, this is true of the refreshed 2022 MINI Convertible, which is available in Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works (JCW) specification and with Classic, Signature, or Iconic trim. Once you’ve made those decisions, you can select from a wide variety of colors, materials, wheels, packages, and options to make your MINI your own. Or you can choose a pre-packaged special edition like our Sidewalk Edition test car. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 1.5L 134 hp I3 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm | 134 hp @ 4500 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 37 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 1.5L 134 hp I3 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm | 162 lb-ft @ 1480 rpm |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm | 134 hp @ 4500 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 37 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 10.8 cu ft | 8.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3715 lbs | 2712 lbs |
Height | 56.5 in | 55.7 in |
Length | 185.4 in | 152.2 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 75.9 in |
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 98.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 697 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
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