Mini Cooper SE vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45

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General Info

The Mini Cooper SE (2023-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €36900. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €33450 on the used car market.

The Mini Cooper SE (2023-…) is a Hatchback, whereas the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) is a SUV.

Property Mini Cooper SE Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Years of Production 2023-… 2021-2021
Current Status Produced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture China Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea
Body Style Hatchback SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU
Price Europe (New) €36900 - Price Europe (New)
Price Europe (Used) €33990 €33450
GCC Score 5.2 6.8

Range and Efficiency

While the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Mini Cooper SE (2023-…).

Property Mini Cooper SE Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Range (EPA) 183 km - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 402 km 430 km
Range (GCC) 288 km 366 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 54.2 kWh 72.6 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 49.2 kWh 70 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 17.1 kWh/100 km 19.1 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.85 km/kWh 5.23 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.8 6.1

Charging

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Mini Cooper SE (2023-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 221 kW, while the Mini Cooper SE (2023-…) maxes out at 95 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property Mini Cooper SE Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 95 kW 221 kW
Architecture 400 V 800 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 4.9 7.6

Performance

The Mini Cooper SE (2023-…) is front-wheel drive, while the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) offers an all-wheel drive system.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Mini Cooper SE Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Drive Type FWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 160 kW 225 kW
Motor Power (hp) 215 hp 302 hp
Motor Torque 330 Nm 605 Nm
0-100 km/h 6.7 s 5.2 s
Top Speed 170 km/h 185 km/h
Performance Score 3.9 5.2

Dimensions

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) is longer, wider, and taller.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Mini Cooper SE Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Length 3858 mm 4635 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 1967 mm 2152 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1756 mm 1890 mm
Height 1460 mm 1605 mm
Wheelbase 2526 mm 3000 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021), but the Mini Cooper SE (2023-…) doesn’t have one.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) has a towing capacity of up to 1600 kg, whereas the Mini Cooper SE (2023-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Mini Cooper SE Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Number of Seats 4 5
Curb Weight 1600 kg 2095 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 200 l 531 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 800 l 1591 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 24 l
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 1600 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 3.6 7
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