. . . The verdict? Both of these retro-styled small cars may have started in a similar place many years ago, but they’ve evolved to be very different in actual market appeal today. The Beetle remains an affordable, head-turning two-door, but the Mini Cooper lineup is probably where you should turn for a car that makes you happier over the long term.
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VW Beetle Vs. MINI Cooper
The Car Connection makes the comparison and the MINI comes out on top by .6: