Toyota Matrix vs. MINI John Cooper Works Review

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 Matrix. The MINI John Cooper Works will save you money at the pump compared to the Toyota Matrix. The Toyota Matrix is considerably less costly than the MINI John Cooper Works in terms of MSRP. The Toyota will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the MINI John Cooper Works.

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Matrix over the MINI John Cooper Works.

Convenience
You will most certainly have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Toyota Matrix than with the MINI John Cooper Works.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Toyota Matrix's front cabin compared to the MINI John Cooper Works. The Toyota provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the MINI John Cooper Works does.

Dimensions
The John Cooper Works fits in smaller parking spaces than the Toyota.

Performance
As far as horsepower, the John Cooper Works packs quite a punch and will knock the Toyota Matrix down a few rungs. On the other hand, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning radiuses, the MINI John Cooper Works and the Matrix definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Toyota's engine isn't much bigger than the MINI's. Torque equals pickup, and the MINI will have picked up and gone by the time the Toyota Matrix finally gets moving. The Toyota Matrix could learn a lesson or two from the John Cooper Works in terms of pickup.

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