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Mini Cooper SE vs Nissan Leaf
Two hatchback cars at similar prices. Here is how the cheapest version of each compares, using the same October 2026 data. The better figure in each row is highlighted; it is not a recommendation.
The main differences
- The Nissan Leaf is £256 cheaper than the Mini Cooper SE (£28,849 against £29,105).
- The Mini Cooper SE goes further: about 205 miles against 200 in typical real-world driving.
- The Mini Cooper SE is more efficient (4.2 against 3.8 miles per kWh), so it costs less to charge per mile.
- The Nissan Leaf has the bigger boot: 437 litres against 200.
Side by side
| Mini Cooper SE 49.2 kWh | Nissan Leaf Standard Range 52 kWh | |
|---|---|---|
| Guide price (from) | £29,105 | £28,849 |
| Real-world range | 205 mi | 200 mi |
| Official WLTP range | 250 mi | – |
| Cold motorway range | – | – |
| Efficiency | 4.2 mi/kWh | 3.8 mi/kWh |
| Usable battery | 49.2 kWh | 52.9 kWh |
| Rapid charging (peak) | up to 95 kW | up to 105 kW |
| 10–80% charge | 29 min | – |
| AC charging | 11 kW | – |
| Boot | 200 L | 437 L |
| Towing (braked) | – | 975 kg |
| Length | 3,858 mm | – |
| 0–62 mph | 6.7 s | 8.3 s |
| Heat pump | Standard | Available (check whether standard) |
| V2L | No | Yes |
| Electric Car Grant | Not listed | Band 1 |
| Brand warranty | Check | 5 years |
Cheapest version of each model in our list: Mini Cooper SE 49.2 kWh and Nissan Leaf Standard Range 52 kWh. Figures from EV Database UK and published UK sources, October 2026. Confirm prices and specifications with the seller.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the Mini Cooper SE or the Nissan Leaf?
The Nissan Leaf is £256 cheaper than the Mini Cooper SE (£28,849 against £29,105).
Which has the longer range, the Mini Cooper SE or the Nissan Leaf?
The Mini Cooper SE goes further: about 205 miles against 200 in typical real-world driving.
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