Compare the2023 MINI Cooper SEVS 2023 Jaguar I-Pace

The MINI Cooper SE has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The I-Pace doesn’t offer knee airbags.

The Cooper SE has a standard PostCrash iBrake, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The I-Pace doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

Both the Cooper SE and the I-Pace have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, driver alert monitors and available front parking sensors.

The Cooper SE’s corrosion warranty is 6 years longer than the I-Pace’s (12 vs. 6 years).

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that MINI vehicles are better in initial quality than Jaguar vehicles. J.D. Power ranks MINI above average in initial quality. With 42 more problems per 100 vehicles, Jaguar is rated below average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that MINI vehicles are more reliable than Jaguar vehicles. J.D. Power ranks MINI above average in long-term dependability. With 19 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Jaguar is rated below average.

On the EPA test cycle the Cooper SE gets better mileage than the I-Pace:

For better maneuverability, the Cooper SE’s turning circle is 5.4 feet tighter than the I-Pace’s (35.1 feet vs. 40.5 feet).

The MINI Cooper SE may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 1650 pounds less than the Jaguar I-Pace.

The Cooper SE is 2 feet, 8.6 inches shorter than the I-Pace, making the Cooper SE easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Cooper SE is 11.2 inches narrower than the I-Pace, making the Cooper SE easier to handle and maneuver in traffic.

The Cooper SE has .4 inches more front headroom and .5 inches more front legroom than the I-Pace.

J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that MINI service is better than Jaguar. J.D. Power ranks MINI fourth in service department satisfaction. With a 15% lower rating, Jaguar is ranked 10th.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the Cooper SE to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. Heated windshield washer nozzles cost extra on the I-Pace.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Cooper SE has a standard rear wiper. The I-Pace doesn’t offer a rear wiper.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the Cooper SE has standard cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The I-Pace doesn’t offer cornering lights.

The Cooper SE has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the car heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the I-Pace.

Insurance will cost less for the Cooper SE owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Cooper SE will cost $5800 less than the I-Pace over a five-year period.

The Cooper SE will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the Cooper SE will retain 46.45% of its original price after five years, while the I-Pace only retains 42.74%.

IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the MINI Cooper SE will be $40226 less than for the Jaguar I-Pace.