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2022 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2022 MINI Hardtop Review

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2022 Chevrolet
Corvette

MSRP*: $60,900 to $72,850
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2022 MINI
Hardtop

MSRP*: $22,900 to $32,900
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MPG - City 16 MPG 25 - 29 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 MPG 34 - 38 MPG
Seating Capacity 2 seats 4 - 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 490-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 134-hp, 1.5-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 189-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 228-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 490 hp 134 - 228 hp
Exterior Length 182.3 in 152.2 - 159.1 in
Exterior Width 76.1 in 68.0 in
Leg Room Front 42.8 in
Rear info not available
Front 41.4 in
Rear 30.8 - 32.3 in
Head Room Front 37.9 in
Rear info not available
Front 38.3 - 40.3 in
Rear 36.9 - 37.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Chevrolet Corvette and the MINI Hardtop in the front seats.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Chevrolet Corvette as you will with the MINI Hardtop, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Chevrolet Corvette will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the MINI Hardtop, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Chevrolet Corvette is much wider than the MINI Hardtop, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Chevrolet Corvette, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the MINI Hardtop.

Handling
The Chevrolet Corvette has a larger turning radius than the MINI Hardtop, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Chevrolet Corvette has a much more powerful engine than the MINI Hardtop. However, something you should consider is that higher horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the engine of the Chevrolet Corvette does a much better job of transmitting power to the wheels than the MINI Hardtop.

Utility
The Chevrolet Corvette has less seating than the MINI Hardtop, making the MINI Hardtop the better choice if you need to chauffeur many passengers.