Mazda MAZDASPEED3 vs. MINI John Cooper Works Clubman Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The MINI John Cooper Works Clubman is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the Mazda. The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 pales in comparison to the MINI John Cooper Works Clubman in terms of gas mileage. When it comes to gas mileage, the MINI John Cooper Works Clubman has the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 beat. When it comes to MSRP, the MINI John Cooper Works Clubman costs substantially more than the Mazda MAZDASPEED3. The MINI John Cooper Works Clubman will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Mazda MAZDASPEED3.

Utility
The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 will most certainly prove friendlier than the MINI John Cooper Works Clubman for those of you with frequent child-cargo.

Convenience
You'll definitely have to take the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 for a fill-up more often than the MINI because of its tank size and gas mileage.

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

Dimensions
The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 is tremendously more bulky than the MINI John Cooper Works Clubman. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 than the MINI John Cooper Works Clubman because of its bigger tank. The MINI John Cooper Works Clubman fits in smaller parking spaces than the Mazda MAZDASPEED3.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 packs quite a wallop and will knock the MINI down a few rungs. On the flip side, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Drivetrain
The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 has a more sizeable engine than the MINI John Cooper Works Clubman. Note that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The MINI John Cooper Works Clubman could learn a lesson or two from the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 with respect to pickup.

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