Compare the2022 MINI Cooper ClubmanVS 2021 Lincoln Corsair

Both the Cooper Clubman and the Corsair have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front wheel drive, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, driver alert monitors and available front parking sensors.

The Cooper Clubman’s corrosion warranty is 7 years longer than the Corsair’s (12 vs. 5 years).

MINI pays for scheduled maintenance on the Cooper Clubman for 3 years and 36,000 miles. MINI will pay for oil changes, lubrication and any other required maintenance. Lincoln only pays for the first scheduled maintenance visit on the Corsair.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2020 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that MINI vehicles are better in initial quality than Lincoln vehicles. J.D. Power ranks MINI 16th in initial quality. With 8 more problems per 100 vehicles, Lincoln is ranked 21st.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that MINI vehicles are more reliable than Lincoln vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks MINI 3 places higher in reliability than Lincoln.

The JCW Clubman’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder produces 6 more horsepower (301 vs. 295) and 21 lbs.-ft. more torque (331 vs. 310) than the Corsair’s optional 2.3 turbo 4-cylinder.

On the EPA test cycle the Cooper Clubman gets better mileage than the Corsair:

Regenerative brakes improve the Cooper Clubman’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The Corsair doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

The Cooper Clubman offers a manual transmission for better acceleration, control and sportiness. The Corsair doesn’t offer a manual transmission.

The Cooper Clubman offers an available sequential manual gearbox (SMG). With no clutch pedal to worry about and a fully automatic mode, an SMG is much more efficient than a conventional automatic but just as easy to drive. The Corsair doesn’t offer an SMG.

The Cooper Clubman stops much shorter than the Corsair:

The Cooper Clubman S’ standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Corsair’s standard 60 series tires. The JCW Clubman’s optional tires have a lower 35 series profile than the Corsair Reserve’s optional 45 series tires.

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires available on the Cooper Clubman can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair. The Corsair doesn’t offer run-flat tires.

The Cooper Clubman S handles at .91 G’s, while the Corsair Reserve AWD pulls only .83 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Cooper Clubman S ALL4 executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.2 seconds quicker than the Corsair AWD (26.5 seconds @ .67 average G’s vs. 27.7 seconds @ .67 average G’s).

The MINI Cooper Clubman may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 250 to 500 pounds less than the Lincoln Corsair.

The Cooper Clubman is 1 foot shorter than the Corsair, making the Cooper Clubman easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Cooper Clubman is 7.4 inches shorter in height than the Corsair, making the Cooper Clubman much easier to wash and garage and drive (lower center of gravity).

The Cooper Clubman has a standard locking fuel door with a remote release located convenient to the driver. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank. The Corsair doesn’t offer a locking fuel door.

The Cooper Clubman’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Corsair’s standard intermittent wipers change speed with vehicle speed, but can’t turn on and off or change speed based on changing rainfall.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the Cooper Clubman to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The Corsair doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The Cooper Clubman offers available headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The Corsair doesn’t offer headlight washers.

Insurance will cost less for the Cooper Clubman owner. The Car Book by Jack Gillis rates the Cooper Clubman with a number “5” insurance rate while the Corsair is rated higher at a number “8” rate.

The Cooper Clubman will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the Cooper Clubman will retain 47.57% to 52.75% of its original price after five years, while the Corsair only retains 46.39% to 46.92%.

According to The Car Book by Jack Gillis, the Cooper Clubman is less expensive to operate than the Corsair because it costs $327 less to do the manufacturer’s suggested maintenance for 50,000 miles. Typical repairs cost much less on the Cooper Clubman than the Corsair, including $37 less for a water pump, $215 less for a muffler, $52 less for front brake pads, $185 less for fuel injection, $1 less for a fuel pump, $155 less for a timing belt/chain and $25 less for a power steering pump.

IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the MINI Cooper Clubman will be $1270 to $1771 less than for the Lincoln Corsair.