Ford Focus vs MINI Cooper
Overview | |
MSRP$17,225 | MSRP$27,400 |
Average price$9,171 | Average price$16,919 |
Listings4605 | Listings4882 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryFor as red-hot and competitive as the economy-car segment is, success in this corner of the market is based on some pretty mundane variables. It comes down to things like fuel economy, price, number and location of cupholders, ride quality, and other items. It basically has to be economical, reliable transportation for the everyday commute. There are other nuances, such as the ease of use of its controls, but success in this segment requires automotive pragmatism at its best. It's through this lens that we consider the 2016 Ford Focus. This 4-door, 5-passenger small car has been refreshed for this model year, building off the success of the third-generation car, which debuted in 2011. That was the first car under the “One Ford” plan, under which one car is sold on multiple continents in multiple markets with minimal changes. The result of the plan was a car that was much more refined than the two generations before it and positioned the Focus for the past several years as the best American Small Car. That accolade is as much about the Focus’ refinement as it is about the deficiencies of American-made competitors, including the Dodge Dart and Chevrolet Cruze. A second-generation Cruze has recently been unveiled, but it’s still too early for us to render a verdict on that car. It is import rivals, such as the Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, and Hyundai Elantra, that pose the greatest threat to the new-look Focus. | |
Reviews SummaryYou either join the MINI camp or shake your head “no.” There has never been a middle ground with a MINI. That’s the point—to drive a fun-looking, fun-to-drive small car that’s unlike anything else in the neighborhood. For 2023, the MINI Cooper offers a limited-run Resolute Edition and a few new paint colors. We tested a two-door Hardtop John Cooper Works (JCW) while participating in a rally with more than 700 MINI owners. Maybe next time you’ll join them with your new MINI. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 160 hp I4 Flex Fuel Vehicle | Engine1.5L 134 hp I3 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower160 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower134 hp @ 4500 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway38 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 160 hp I4 Flex Fuel Vehicle | Engine Name1.5L 134 hp I3 |
Torque146 lb-ft @ 4450 rpm | Torque162 lb-ft @ 1480 rpm |
Horsepower160 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower134 hp @ 4500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway38 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.2 cu ft | Cargo Space8.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight2960 lbs | Curb Weight2769 lbs |
Height57.8 in | Height55.7 in |
Length178.7 in | Length152.2 in |
Width80.5 in | Width75.9 in |
Wheelbase104.3 in | Wheelbase98.2 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload694 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $17,225 | $27,400 |
Average price | $9,171 | $16,919 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.2 | 4.6 |
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 6.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | For as red-hot and competitive as the economy-car segment is, success in this corner of the market is based on some pretty mundane variables. It comes down to things like fuel economy, price, number and location of cupholders, ride quality, and other items. It basically has to be economical, reliable transportation for the everyday commute. There are other nuances, such as the ease of use of its controls, but success in this segment requires automotive pragmatism at its best. It's through this lens that we consider the 2016 Ford Focus. This 4-door, 5-passenger small car has been refreshed for this model year, building off the success of the third-generation car, which debuted in 2011. That was the first car under the “One Ford” plan, under which one car is sold on multiple continents in multiple markets with minimal changes. The result of the plan was a car that was much more refined than the two generations before it and positioned the Focus for the past several years as the best American Small Car. That accolade is as much about the Focus’ refinement as it is about the deficiencies of American-made competitors, including the Dodge Dart and Chevrolet Cruze. A second-generation Cruze has recently been unveiled, but it’s still too early for us to render a verdict on that car. It is import rivals, such as the Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, and Hyundai Elantra, that pose the greatest threat to the new-look Focus. | You either join the MINI camp or shake your head “no.” There has never been a middle ground with a MINI. That’s the point—to drive a fun-looking, fun-to-drive small car that’s unlike anything else in the neighborhood. For 2023, the MINI Cooper offers a limited-run Resolute Edition and a few new paint colors. We tested a two-door Hardtop John Cooper Works (JCW) while participating in a rally with more than 700 MINI owners. Maybe next time you’ll join them with your new MINI. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 160 hp I4 Flex Fuel Vehicle | 1.5L 134 hp I3 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Horsepower | 160 hp @ 6500 rpm | 134 hp @ 4500 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 38 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 160 hp I4 Flex Fuel Vehicle | 1.5L 134 hp I3 |
Torque | 146 lb-ft @ 4450 rpm | 162 lb-ft @ 1480 rpm |
Horsepower | 160 hp @ 6500 rpm | 134 hp @ 4500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 38 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.2 cu ft | 8.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2960 lbs | 2769 lbs |
Height | 57.8 in | 55.7 in |
Length | 178.7 in | 152.2 in |
Width | 80.5 in | 75.9 in |
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 98.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 694 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
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