2014 MINI Cooper vs. 2014 Ford Fiesta

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[Eldomibori]

Why are they using the lowest base model fiesta? At least use the titanium. It’s a great car.

[kirbyswarp]

For the price of that mini, go to local Ford dealership: Pick up Fiesta ST (starts at around 21k) and you're golden.

Also get the premium sound system, recaro seats, sunroof and some other small extras. still less than the (giant) Mini.

The slight dip in fuel economy is worth it X100. 

[danielorozco]

I love this kind of videos in which you compare cars and dont care if theyre premium brand and non premium, just car vs car!

[bradcomis]

The Cooper actually gets a lot better fuel mileage than what they report in this video. I'm getting an average of 43mpg over almost 6000mi. The lowest mileage I've recorded is 38mpg and that's with 2 bikes on the roof and a car full to the brim with camping gear.

[fjtuig]

Ford is literaly the most vanilla car on the road! Especialy the fiesta. I thought he explaind it well, they really do feel like your driving a rental car. I guess if you just need a cheap car with good gas milage ford is the way to go. But out of the 2,  Mini hands down for sure! Much more fun to drive, and so many options!!

[maddison]

and you can customise the mini however you want. interior and exterior. colours, strips, seats, leather, lights, switches, mirror caps, handles, wheels and so on 

[maddison]

Have a 2011 Mini Cooper. Wouldn't change it for another car. ford fiesta is ugly. Mini is fun and completely different to other cars

[delboy]

I think Ford have it right. If you're in the market for a fuel sipping car. You're probably not going to spend a load of £££/$$$ on options.

[haute]

the front fascia of the mini cooper reminds me of a toads mouth and now I can't see anything else.

[johnnyturbo]

This was a joke. Don't waste your time

[vsn]

the guy in the mini has no clue what he's talking about... he's not impressed with the new mini's mileage?  it's a three cylinder with same 1.5 liter displacement as before plus the turbo that produces more torque and horsepower and he's not impressed with the improved mpg? get real mini has accomplished something very impressive but this guy is belittling significant gain of 2 mpg on top of additional torque & power with heavier curb weight than before.

[Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy]

I used to own a 70hp Ford Festiva and loved it. I put 3" White lettering on the back window that said "Chick Magnet" and you wouldn't believe me how much it worked. Girls all over wanted a ride in the Chick Magnet, lol. Now I'm getting a Mini... Chick Magnet 2.

[Accrd]

Id much rather have the Fiesta. Then again, id much rather buy a nice used car and save loads of money and have a much better all around car. But I do not feel mini's or this dudes lisp at all!

[buildmorefarms]

I purchased this 3 cyl Mini (6 speed maual transmission)...the engine is quiet, smooth, powerful, and very quick/torquey right off the line....You have to drive this car, it is FUN! It is also much quieter than the "clackety clack" diesel sounding 1.6 liter engine.

[ChuiStrong]

If it is one or the other, then I'd choose the Fiesta. Mini is nortorius for it's unreliability. Plus, I hear the EcoBoost engines are magnificent even for a I3.
The syling of the Cooper however is hard to resist.

It's a good thing that these lower powered engines are offered in a manual. Something that is becoming ancient history when fuel efficient CVTs are replacing automatics.

[cohenwells]

love mini cooper sorry other guy I just like mini cooper

[LarryRichelli]

If the mini had anywhere near the reliability of the ford it would be great but it doesn't!

[Looneytoon]

Im in love with the Mini. It has that "panache" and cool factor that no other car on its range has. I personally find the Fiesta the rental car sort of type. No offence to Ford.

[RetroKingOG]

You forgot to mention the automatic can get up to 55 mpg highway on mini. The manual of course is rated lower cause no one knows how people will shift exactly.

[buildmorefarms]

No comparison, the Mini is amazing to drive.