MINI Cooper vs Nissan Leaf
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Nissan Leaf
Overview
| Spec | MINI CooperOxford Edition | Nissan LeafS+ |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Oxford Edition | S+ |
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | electric |
| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 1-speed direct drive |
| Engine type | gas | electric |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | MINI CooperOxford Edition | Nissan LeafS+ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $25,500 (best) | $29,990 |
| Lowest listing price | — | $13,796 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $34,861 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $40,677 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 3 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | MINI CooperOxford Edition | Nissan LeafS+ |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 32 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 27 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 39 MPG (best) | — |
| Combined MPGe | — | 121 MPGe (best) |
| Electric range | — | 303 mi (best) |
| Battery capacity | — | 75 kWh (best) |
| Fuel tank | 11.6 gal (best) | — |
Performance
| Spec | MINI CooperOxford Edition | Nissan LeafS+ |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 161 hp | 214 hp (best) |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 261 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L (best) | — |
| Cylinders | I4 | — |
Size & capability
| Spec | MINI CooperOxford Edition | Nissan LeafS+ |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats | 5 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 4 (best) |
| Cargo volume | 34.4 cu ft | 55.5 cu ft (best) |
| Payload | 785 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,014 lbs (best) | 4,187 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.3 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 98.2 in | 105.9 in (best) |
| Length | 152.6 in | 173.4 in (best) |
| Width | 68.7 in | 71.3 in (best) |
| Height | 56.4 in | 61.3 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | MINI CooperOxford Edition | Nissan LeafS+ |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 (best) | 2 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | MINI Cooper | Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oxford Edition $25,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) | S+ $29,990 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Oxford Edition $26,500 MSRP | SV+ $34,230 MSRP |
| 3 | Signature $29,500 MSRP | Platinum+ $38,990 MSRP |
| 4 | Signature $30,500 MSRP | — |
| 5 | Signature $34,600 MSRP | — |
| 6 | Signature Plus $31,900 MSRP | — |
| 7 | Signature Plus $32,900 MSRP | — |
| 8 | Signature Plus $37,000 MSRP | — |
| 9 | S Signature $32,800 MSRP | — |
| 10 | S Signature $33,800 MSRP | — |
| 11 | S Signature $37,900 MSRP | — |
| 12 | Iconic $33,600 MSRP | — |
| 13 | Iconic $34,600 MSRP | — |
| 14 | Iconic $38,700 MSRP | — |
| 15 | S Signature Plus $35,200 MSRP | — |
| 16 | S Signature Plus $36,200 MSRP | — |
| 17 | S Signature Plus $40,300 MSRP | — |
| 18 | S Iconic $36,900 MSRP | — |
| 19 | S Iconic $37,900 MSRP | — |
| 20 | S Iconic $42,000 MSRP | — |
| 21 | JCW Signature $38,900 MSRP | — |
| 22 | JCW Signature $44,600 MSRP | — |
| 23 | JCW Signature Plus $41,300 MSRP | — |
| 24 | JCW Signature Plus $47,000 MSRP | — |
| 25 | JCW Iconic $43,300 MSRP | — |
| 26 | JCW Iconic $49,000 MSRP | — |
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MINI Cooper vs Nissan Leaf FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 MINI Cooper or 2026 Nissan Leaf?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 MINI Cooper vs 2026 Nissan Leaf on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 MINI Cooper or 2026 Nissan Leaf?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 MINI Cooper starts lower at $25,500. Live Nissan Leaf listings start at $13,796.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 MINI Cooper or 2026 Nissan Leaf?
- The 2026 MINI Cooper leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (25,500).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 MINI Cooper or 2026 Nissan Leaf?
- The 2026 MINI Cooper leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (32).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2026 MINI Cooper or 2026 Nissan Leaf?
- The 2026 Nissan Leaf leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (303).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 MINI Cooper or 2026 Nissan Leaf?
- The 2026 MINI Cooper leads on horsepower in this comparison (228).