Rivals - Ford Fiesta ST Vs Mini Cooper S | WATCH BEFORE BUYING PT1

Christian & Tim drive the latest Ford Fiesta ST and Mini Cooper S back to back in a series of tests to find out which one’s best. Part two coming next Sunday!

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[scottwatson]

Both great cars I had this dilemma myself recently but opted for the Cooper S.

[prepevac]

Guys, the base of the mini hatch lifts to increase boot space, maybe on capacity it comes in 2nd but you should have shown the lifting floor, it makes a big difference

[lurker]

I'm leaning towards the cooper myself. As an aircraft mechanic I was pretty excited about the toggle switches, but unfortunately those switches don't hold in place or click like they would in an aircraft.

They feel more like regular buttons than switches, but aesthetically still cool nonetheless.

[mhoseinofi]

@7:15 You can opt for the bigger screen as an Option on the Mini.

[karlpeart]

The cooper s has actually been officially clocked at 6.3 seconds with the auto transmission

[M_Max]

Think I'd go for the mini ultimately. JCW pack and dechroming makes it look amazing

[qb]

The front door panels in the Fiesta can hold a 1L metal thermos, they have small wedge shaped holders in the door.

[ArkiDeos]

Yeah. ST for me too.. more sporty looks to me.. And I'd like the utilitarian design on the Dashboard too.. Fiesta all the way.. cheers!..

[qb]

Also, the B&O system in the Fiesta has much better bass control reaching lower frequencies than the Mini, I've had one with B&O and my partner's Mini has H/K.
The only downside with the Fiesta is that it creates rattles in the front doors, the Mini doesn't have that problem because there isn't any bass coming from the doors.

[ENGBriseB]

Mini for me. Fiesta a bit cheap looking.

[deniskearney]

I wonder what percentage of cars have ever been driven at their potential top speed? Hardly any I would guess

[jaq]

The ST is just Amazing.
Have it since October and it is worth every Euro! Nice Video btw!

[daffiecars]

Have driven both, it's not even a contest... The fiesta is a far more superior car and specially for the money

[filmola]

I own the Fiesta ST-3 MK8 in that white and it is an absolute pocket rocket. I have the performance pack with launch control which is nice, but it's not worth it as it always wheels spins, regardless of the weather. But with all the extras you get, I'd 100% recommend!!

[paulallwood]

I've come from a Cupra 290 (with DSG 🙄) to a MK8 ST with performance pack. Until I drove the ST I thought the CUPRA was an engaging car, how wrong I was. The ST is absolutely on another level for feedback, engagement, fun, involvement basically anything you can mention. Although in the 290s defence the DSG is the most boring and mundane item ever installed into a hot hatch. Also the B&O in the ST is absolutely fantastic if you set it up correctly. Very powerful, very controlled, superb sound staging

[jamesgill]

The Mini would win against the fiesta in performance as people who have Dyno run their Mini Cooper s has around 200-210 bhp on average. Not sure why mini give such a low official figure and when remapped it can produce up to 280-300bhp from the BMW B48 engine.

[ScottZ]

This couldn't have come at a more perfect time, putting deposit down for the ST later this week!

[youraveragejoe]

For my next car (probably 2 years away) I’m looking at these 2 (2019 ish). Still a bit worried about the fiesta ST getting stolen. I live in a safe town but when I go to cities I just don’t know whether i should worry

[jonesy-rhfk]

Mini’s a better car. Fiesta’s the better pure driving machine.

[christophergreen]

The Ford st will have a greater aftermarket parts department compared to the mini. The aftermarket parts will be cheaper in any case.