2025 MINI Hardtop vs. 2024 Nissan GT-R Review

Picture of the 2025 MINI Hardtop

2025 MINI
Hardtop

MSRP*: $32,200 to $34,600
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Picture of the 2024 Nissan GT-R

2024 Nissan
GT-R

MSRP*: $121,090 to $221,090
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MPG - City 28 MPG 16 MPG
MPG - Hwy 39 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 4 seats 4 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 201-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 565-hp, 3.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 600-hp, 3.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 201 hp 565 - 600 hp
Exterior Length 152.6 in 184.6 - 185.4 in
Exterior Width 68.7 in 74.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 30.8 in
Front 44.6 in
Rear 26.4 in
Head Room Front 38.3 in
Rear 36.3 in
Front 38.1 in
Rear 33.5 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
Due to its greater rear head- and legroom, backseat passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the MINI Hardtop than the Nissan GT-R. The Nissan GT-R will be a favorite with taller drivers due to its greater front head- and legroom than the MINI Hardtop.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the MINI Hardtop as you will with the Nissan GT-R, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.

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). Based on MSRP, the MINI Hardtop is clearly a better financial choice over the Nissan GT-R.

Dimensions
Since the MINI Hardtop is much slimmer than the Nissan GT-R, 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 GT-R.

Handling
The MINI Hardtop has about the same turning radius as the Nissan GT-R, allowing equal maneuverability in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the MINI Hardtop is significantly less powerful than the Nissan GT-R. The good news is that, reportedly, cars with lower horsepower engines often have lower insurance premiums.

Powertrain
The MINI Hardtop has much less torque than the Nissan GT-R, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the MINI Hardtop and the Nissan GT-R.