MINI Cooper vs. Volvo C70 Review

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Volvo C70 packs quite a wallop and will knock the Cooper down a few rungs. On the flip side, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the MINI Cooper is definitely more maneuverable than the C70, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Volvo C70 has a more sizeable engine than the Cooper. Note that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. The MINI Cooper could learn a lesson or two from the Volvo C70 with respect to torque. Torque equals pickup, and the Volvo C70 will have picked up and gone by the time the MINI Cooper finally gets moving.

Utility
The Cooper and the Volvo C70 can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
You definitely won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Volvo C70 than with the MINI Cooper, as both offer comparable mileage ranges.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the MINI Cooper offers a bit more head room than the Volvo C70, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the C70 make it more spacious for your passengers than the MINI Cooper.

Dimensions
The Volvo is tremendously more bulky than the MINI Cooper. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Volvo C70 than the Cooper because of its bigger tank. The MINI Cooper fits in smaller parking spaces than the Volvo C70. The MINI Cooper's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a sprier feel in daily traffic than the Volvo C70.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The MINI Cooper is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the Volvo C70. The Volvo C70 pales in comparison to the Cooper in terms of gas mileage. The Volvo C70 guzzles a lot of gas compared to the MINI Cooper. The Volvo C70 is tremendously costlier than the MINI Cooper as far as MSRP. The MINI Cooper will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Volvo C70.

Warranty
The Volvo C70 and the MINI Cooper have the same basic warranty.