Minihatch (2014-)
- Available new
- Small
- Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid
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The Mini (2014-) is the third-generation version of BMW’s iconic small car. However, this Mark 3 model is the largest Mini yet, being longer, wider and taller than its predecessor. Is this expanded hatchback still worthy of the Mini name? Read our full Mini hatch (2014-) review to find out.
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| Comfort and practicality | |
|---|---|
| Model reliability 0-4 years | |
| Brand reliability 0-4 years |
- Jan 2023Last checked by Which?
- Mar 2014First reviewed by Which?
- Mar 2014Released
The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.
Ease of driving
| Overall | |
|---|---|
| Visibility | |
| Smoothness of power delivery | |
| Driving stability | |
| Cabin layout |
How we test ease of driving
To find out how easy a car is to drive, we assess cars across a number of areas from visibility and handling to the layout of the cabin and how smoothly the engine delivers its power.
Performance
| Overall | |
|---|---|
| In-gear acceleration | |
| Brakes |
How we test performance
We test braking distances and whether the effectivess of the brakes fade with repeat use. Performanc is based on in-gear acceleration.
Comfort and practicality
| Overall | |
|---|---|
| Entry and exit | |
| Seat comfort | |
| Ride quality | |
| Quietness | |
| Seat space | |
| Boot space (small and sports cars) |
How we test comfort and practicality
Comfort and practicality includes how easy it is, or not, to get in and out of the car and the maximum height of occupants. We also measure road, wind and engine noise and assess how well the car deals with bumps from large potholes to jittery surfaces like cobble stones.
Euro NCAP
How we test euro ncap
Any car that receives a rating of three stars or less from Euro NCAP is made a Don't Buy. If a car has been available for more than four years and has not been tested by Euro NCAP, it cannot be a Best Buy.
Which? safety
Model reliability 0-4 years
How we test model reliability 0-4 years
How reliable this car is, based on the real life feedback of current owners as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years.
Model reliability 5-9 years
How we test model reliability 5-9 years
How reliable this car is, based on the real life feedback of current owners as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years.
Brand reliability 0-4 years
| Overall | |
|---|---|
| Petrol reliability |
How we test brand reliability 0-4 years
Our reliability ratings are based on the feedback from tens of thousands of UK motorists, as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years.
Brand reliability 5-9 years
| Overall | |
|---|---|
| Diesel reliability |
Brand reliability 10-15 years
| Overall | |
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| Petrol reliability | |
| Diesel reliability |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Class | Small |
| Luxury | No |
| Convertible | No |
| Availability | Available new |
| New price | £22,469 - £35,371 |
| Fuel type | Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid |
| Tested fuel efficiency | 44.8 to 72.4mpg |
| Length | 3,821 to 4,023mm |
| Width (excluding wing mirrors) | 1,727mm |
| Width (including wing mirrors) | 1,935 to 1,940mm |
| Height | 1,414 to 1,425mm |
| Driver max height | |
| Second row passenger max height | |
| Boot space with seats up | 145 to 185 litres |
| Boot space with seats down | 655 to 810 litres |
| Folding rear seats | Yes |
| Isofix attachments | Yes |
| Turning circle | 11.3 m |
| On sale date | 01 March 2014 |
| Latest tested engine | |
|---|---|
| Engine name | Cooper Steptronic 5dr |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Capacity and power | 1.5-litre (136hp) |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front-wheel-drive (FWD) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 40 litres |
| Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway (mpg) | |
| Tested fuel economy: Combined (mpg) | |
| Cost per mile | 14.4p per mile |
| Cost of filling tank | £60 |
| Monthly fuel cost | |
| Annual fuel cost | |
| NOx level | Extremely Low (trace) |
| CO level | Low |
| CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km) | 142 |
| Well-to-wheel (WTW) CO2 (g/km) | 164 |
| Official fuel economy: WLTP | 47.1 to 51.4 |
| Official Euro emission level | Euro 6d |
| Engine test date | 27 August 2021 |
| Test programme | 2017 |
| Engine two | |
|---|---|
| Engine name | One 3dr |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Capacity and power | 1.5-litre (102hp) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Driven wheels | Front-wheel-drive (FWD) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 40 litres |
| Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway | |
| Tested fuel economy: combined mpg | |
| Cost per mile | 15.1p per mile |
| Cost of filling tank | £60 |
| Monthly fuel cost | |
| Annual fuel cost | |
| NOx level | Extremely Low (trace) |
| CO level | Low |
| CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km) | 147 |
| Well-to-wheel (WTW) CO2 (g/km) | 173 |
| Official fuel economy: NEDC | 44.8 |
| Official Euro emission level | Euro 6d-Temp |
| Engine test date | 20 November 2018 |
| Car test programme | 2017 |
| Engine three | |
|---|---|
| Engine name | Cooper 5dr |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Capacity and power | 1.5-litre (136hp) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Driven wheels | Front-wheel-drive (FWD) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 40 litres |
| Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway | |
| Tested fuel economy: combined mpg | |
| Cost per mile | 13.2p per mile |
| Cost of filling tank | £60 |
| Monthly fuel cost | |
| Annual fuel cost | |
| NOx level | Very low |
| CO level | Low |
| CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km) | 127 |
| Well-to-wheel (WTW) CO2 (g/km) | 152 |
| Official Euro emission level | Euro 6b |
| Engine test date | 30 April 2015 |
| Car test programme | 2012-2016 |
| Engine four | |
|---|---|
| Engine name | One D 3dr |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Capacity and power | 1.5-litre (95hp) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Driven wheels | Front-wheel-drive (FWD) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 44 litres |
| Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway | |
| Tested fuel economy: combined mpg | |
| Cost per mile | 10.7p per mile |
| Monthly fuel cost | |
| Annual fuel cost | |
| NOx level | Low |
| CO level | Very low |
| CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km) | 102 |
| Well-to-wheel (WTW) CO2 (g/km) | 124 |
| Official Euro emission level | Euro 6b |
| Engine test date | 17 September 2014 |
| Car test programme | 2012-2016 |
| Engine five | |
|---|---|
| Engine name | Cooper 3dr |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Capacity and power | 1.5-litre (136hp) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Driven wheels | Front-wheel-drive (FWD) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 40 litres |
| Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway | |
| Tested fuel economy: combined mpg | |
| Cost per mile | 12.5p per mile |
| Cost of filling tank | £60 |
| Monthly fuel cost | |
| Annual fuel cost | |
| NOx level | Low |
| CO level | Low |
| CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km) | 121 |
| Well-to-wheel (WTW) CO2 (g/km) | 144 |
| Official Euro emission level | Euro 6b |
| Engine test date | 14 May 2014 |
| Car test programme | 2012-2016 |
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