Mazda MAZDASPEED3 vs. MINI John Cooper Works Review

Utility
The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 will quite certainly prove more convenient than the MINI John Cooper Works for those of you with frequent kid-cargo.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 packs quite a wallop and will knock the MINI down a few rungs. However, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 is tremendously more bulky than the MINI John Cooper Works. The John Cooper Works's tank is roughly the same size as the MAZDASPEED3's, though the Mazda's is a little larger. The MINI John Cooper Works fits in smaller parking spaces than the Mazda. The MINI John Cooper Works's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic than the MAZDASPEED3.

Convenience
The MAZDASPEED3's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the MINI.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the MINI John Cooper Works to the dealership as the Mazda MAZDASPEED3. When it comes to gas mileage, the MINI John Cooper Works bests the Mazda. With respect to MSRP, the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 costs significantly less than the MINI John Cooper Works. The MINI John Cooper Works will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the MAZDASPEED3.

Handling
With their comparable turning radiuses, the MINI John Cooper Works and the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 quite certainly handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The MINI's engine is substantially smaller than the MAZDASPEED3's. Keep in mind that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; on the other hand, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 is considerably more powerful than the MINI John Cooper Works.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 offers a bit more head room than the MINI John Cooper Works, there really isn't much of a difference. The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the MINI John Cooper Works does.

Overview
The basic warranty that comes with the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 isn't quite as generous as the MINI John Cooper Works's.