FindTheBest compares the two and gives the nod to the MINI in part because:
The Tiguan S is 33.3% less fuel efficient than the Cooper Countryman in the city. On the highway, it's 25.7% less efficient. Assuming 15,000 miles driven annually (split evenly between highway and city driving), and an average gas price of $3.65 per gallon, the Volkswagen will use $2,489 worth of fuel, while the MINI will use $1,766. The Cooper Countryman will save you $723 per year, which comes out to about $60 per month.
