MINI Cooper vs Toyota Solara
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2008 Toyota Solara
Overview
| Spec | MINI CooperOxford Edition | Toyota SolaraSE |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Oxford Edition | SE |
| Body style | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 5-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2008 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | MINI CooperOxford Edition | Toyota SolaraSE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $25,500 | $20,180 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | MINI CooperOxford Edition | Toyota SolaraSE |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 32 MPG (best) | 25 MPG |
| City MPG | 28 MPG (best) | 21 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 39 MPG (best) | 31 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 11.6 gal | 18.5 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | MINI CooperOxford Edition | Toyota SolaraSE |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 161 hp (best) | 155 hp |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft (best) | 158 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2 L | 2.4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | MINI CooperOxford Edition | Toyota SolaraSE |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats | 5 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 34.4 cu ft (best) | 13.8 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,500 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 785 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,014 lbs (best) | 3,185 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.5 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 98.2 in | 107.1 in (best) |
| Length | 152.6 in | 192.5 in (best) |
| Width | 68.7 in | 71.5 in (best) |
| Height | 56.4 in (best) | 56.1 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | MINI CooperOxford Edition | Toyota SolaraSE |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
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 | Toyota Solara |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oxford Edition $25,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SE $20,180 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Oxford Edition $26,500 MSRP | SE $21,010 MSRP |
| 3 | Signature $29,500 MSRP | Sport $22,450 MSRP |
| 4 | Signature $30,500 MSRP | Sport $23,280 MSRP |
| 5 | Signature $34,600 MSRP | SE V6 $22,510 MSRP |
| 6 | Signature Plus $31,900 MSRP | SE V6 $27,440 MSRP |
| 7 | Signature Plus $32,900 MSRP | SLE $24,155 MSRP |
| 8 | Signature Plus $37,000 MSRP | Sport V6 $24,780 MSRP |
| 9 | S Signature $32,800 MSRP | Sport V6 $29,710 MSRP |
| 10 | S Signature $33,800 MSRP | SLE V6 $27,155 MSRP |
| 11 | S Signature $37,900 MSRP | SLE V6 $30,710 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 | — |