No small city car has as much charm or is as much fun to drive as the 2021 Mini Cooper.
Pros Adorbs Quirky fun interior Fun to drive Customization comes easy Manual is back
Cons Cramped cargo area Cramped rear seats Dwarfed by other cars Can be kitschy Can be expensive
The 2021 MINI Cooper's #5 ranking is based on its score within the Subcompact Cars category. Currently the MINI Cooper has a score of 7.7 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 36 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Nimble handling Energetic engines Stylish cabin Good predicted reliability rating
Cons Significantly more expensive than its classmates Below-average cargo capacity Worse fuel economy than rivals
Manual-transmission Minis took a hiatus recently, but the six-speed stick is once again available for 2021 Cooper and Cooper S models, including the three- and five-door Hardtop models in addition to the convertible.
Pros Fun handling, distinctive design, lots of customization possibilities.
Cons Cramped interior, costly options, uncomfortable ride.
The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is another year older and another step behind its competitors in every area but price.
Pros Inexpensive Reasonably stylish Spacious interior Larger touchscreen
Cons Noisy and slow Short on standard safety tech Subpar fuel economy Lackluster quality
The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport comes with front wheel drive, and all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: continuously variable-speed automatic.Refreshed exterior design.New ES Convenience package includes new, larger touchscreen.Midlevel SE trim adds advanced safety features.
Pros Well-equipped for the price Excellent warranty coverage
Cons Ride quality is rough over bumpy roads Many interior materials look and feel cheap to the touch Transmission is aggravating due to slow responses Raucous drone while accelerating, especially with 2.0-liter engine
Though it's based on the same platform that it's used since 2011, the Outlander Sport did get marked improvements for 2020. Restyled inside and out, it sheds some of the baby pudge from its old styling by trading soft edges for sharper, more deliberate lines, especially in its nose and headlamps. There's a new 18-inch wheel design and LED headlights, taillights, and daytime running lights across the range. The interior gets new climate-control knobs and there's an inch added to its infotainment screen on some trims, upping it to 8.0 inches.
Pros Refreshed look, good warranty, relatively low price.
Cons Lethargic base engine, no manual transmission, still not great inside.
