MINI Cooper vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Review

Utility
The MINI Cooper and the New Beetle can accommodate the same number of passengers. There's no clear winner between the MINI Cooper and the Volkswagen New Beetle when it comes to hauling capacity.

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Volkswagen New Beetle packs quite a punch and will knock the MINI Cooper down a few rungs. On the flip side, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The MINI Cooper's tank is about the same size as the Volkswagen's, though the New Beetle's is a little larger. The MINI and the Volkswagen New Beetle compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You will definitely have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Volkswagen New Beetle than with the MINI Cooper.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the MINI Cooper to the dealership as the Volkswagen New Beetle. Regarding fuel economy, the MINI Cooper has the Volkswagen New Beetle beat. The Volkswagen New Beetle uses a lot of gas compared to the MINI Cooper. The Volkswagen isn't much pricier than the Cooper when it comes to MSRP. The Volkswagen New Beetle will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the MINI. The MINI will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Volkswagen New Beetle.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the MINI Cooper and the Volkswagen New Beetle most definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Volkswagen New Beetle's engine is tremendously larger than the Cooper's. Bear in mind that more massive engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Volkswagen New Beetle is considerably more powerful than the MINI Cooper. The MINI Cooper could learn a lesson or two from the Volkswagen New Beetle in terms of torque.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the MINI offers a bit more head room than the Volkswagen New Beetle, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The Volkswagen offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the MINI Cooper does.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Volkswagen New Beetle isn't quite as generous as the MINI Cooper's.