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 to the dealership as the Saturn Sky.
The Saturn Sky is considerably costlier than the MINI Cooper regarding MSRP.
In terms of purchase cost, the Saturn Sky doesn't cost much less than the MINI Cooper.
Utility
The MINI Cooper's more sizeable trunk will accommodate more big items than the Sky.
The Cooper will indubitably prove more convenient than the Sky for those of you with frequent kid-cargo.
Dimensions
The Saturn Sky is a tad more ponderous than the MINI Cooper.
The Saturn Sky's tank is roughly the same size as the Cooper's, though the MINI's is a little bigger.
The MINI Cooper and the Saturn Sky compete for the same parking spaces.
Performance
The Cooper is likely to feel a tad slow because of its high horsepower-to-weight ratio compared to the Saturn Sky.
When it comes to horsepower, the Sky packs quite a wallop and will knock the MINI Cooper down a few rungs. On the other hand, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.
Handling
The MINI Cooper's front-wheel drive layout likely gives it better traction in rain, snow or ice than the Saturn; on the other hand, the Saturn's rear-wheel drive layout likely provides better weight distribution.
Really small tires, like the ones on the MINI Cooper, can improve gas mileage but may also provide poor traction.
With their comparable turning circles, the Cooper and the Sky most definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.
Drivetrain
The Saturn Sky's engine is markedly bigger than the MINI Cooper's. Note that more sizeable engines may use more gas than smaller ones.
The MINI Cooper could learn a lesson or two from the Sky regarding torque.
Torque equals pickup, and the Saturn Sky will have picked up and gone by the time the MINI Cooper finally gets moving.
Overview
The basic warranty that comes with the Saturn Sky isn't quite as generous as the MINI Cooper's.
