Dodge Challenger vs. MINI John Cooper Works Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the MINI John Cooper Works to the dealership as the Dodge Challenger. The John Cooper Works will save you money at the pump compared to the Challenger. When it comes to fuel economy, the MINI John Cooper Works has the Dodge Challenger beat. The John Cooper Works isn't much less expensive than the Challenger in terms of MSRP. The Dodge Challenger will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the MINI. The John Cooper Works will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Dodge Challenger.

Utility
The Dodge Challenger will quite certainly prove friendlier than the MINI John Cooper Works for those of you with frequent kid-cargo.

Convenience
The Dodge's fuel tank will need to be replenished a bit more often than the unit in the MINI John Cooper Works.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Dodge Challenger offers a bit more head room than the MINI, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Dodge provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the MINI John Cooper Works does.

Dimensions
The Dodge Challenger is tremendously heavier than the MINI John Cooper Works. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Challenger than the MINI because of its larger tank. The MINI John Cooper Works fits in smaller parking spaces than the Dodge Challenger. The Dodge's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; however, the MINI John Cooper Works may give a more agile feel in daily traffic.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Dodge Challenger packs quite a punch and will knock the MINI John Cooper Works down a few rungs. However, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums. With that kind of horsepower, the Dodge Challenger is a true sports car.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Challenger and the MINI John Cooper Works most definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Dodge Challenger's engine is tremendously larger than the MINI John Cooper Works's. Remember that more sizeable engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The John Cooper Works could learn a lesson or two from the Dodge Challenger as far as torque. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Dodge Challenger is considerably more powerful than the MINI.

Overview
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Dodge Challenger isn't quite as generous as the John Cooper Works's.