2025 MINI Hardtop vs. 2025 Nissan Leaf Review

Picture of the 2025 MINI Hardtop

2025 MINI
Hardtop

MSRP*: $28,950 to $35,600
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Picture of the 2025 Nissan Leaf

2025 Nissan
Leaf

MSRP*: $28,140 to $36,190
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MPG - City 28 - 29 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 38 - 39 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 4 - 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 161-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 201-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 147-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 214-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 161 - 201 hp 147 - 214 hp
Exterior Length 152.6 in 176.4 in
Exterior Width 68.7 in 70.5 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 30.8 in
Front 42.1 in
Rear 33.5 in
Head Room Front 38.3 in
Rear 36.3 in
Front 41.2 in
Rear 37.3 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
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Nissan Leaf than the MINI Hardtop, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Nissan Leaf will be a favorite with taller drivers due to its greater front head- and legroom than the MINI Hardtop.

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 MINI Hardtop is somewhat more expensive than the Nissan Leaf.

Dimensions
Since the MINI Hardtop is much slimmer than the Nissan Leaf, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the MINI Hardtop, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Nissan Leaf.

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

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the MINI Hardtop has a much more powerful engine than the Nissan Leaf. 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 MINI Hardtop does a much better job of transmitting power to the wheels than the Nissan Leaf.

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