[RalphR56]

The 2014 Mini is still one of the smallest B-segment hatchbacks.

Let's start with MINI's biggest competitor... Audi A1

Audi A1
Wheelbase: 2,469 mm (97.2 in) - slightly shorter than MINI
Length: 3,954 mm (155.7 in) - 13 cm longer than MINI (!!!)
Width: 1,740 mm (68.5 in) - basically same width
Height: 1,416 mm (55.7 in) - basically same height

Ford Fiesta
Wheelbase: 2489mm - basically same as Mini
Length: 4067mm - almost 20 cm longer!
Width: 1722mm
Height: 1473mm

VW Polo
Wheelbase: 2,456 mm (96.7 in)
Length: 3,970 mm (156.3 in) - 15 cm longer!
Width: 1,682 mm (66.2 in)
Height: 1,453 mm (57.2 in)

Honda Fit
Wheelbase: 2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Length: 4,100 mm (161.4 in) - OMG it's HUGE compare to MINI!
Width: 1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height: 1,525 mm (60.0 in)

Opel Corsa
Wheelbase: 2,511 mm (98.9 in)
Length: 3,999 mm (157.4 in)
Width: 1,737 mm (68.4 in)
Height: 1,488 mm (58.6 in)

Fiat Punto
Wheelbase: 2,510 mm (98.8 in)
Length: 4,065 mm (160.0 in)
Width: 1,687 mm (66.4 in)
Height: 1,490 mm (58.7 in)

Chevy Sonic
Wheelbase: 99.4 in (2,525 mm)
Length: 159 in (4,039 mm) (5-door)
Width: 68.3 in (1,735 mm)
Height: 59.7 in (1,516 mm)

 

[Cloverfield]

Just getting in to the exterior for comparison I think the Audi A1 poses the biggest threat.

However, bang for your buck would have to go to the Honda Fit for the amount of space you would get for your dollar. The only compromise would be that it looks like the design was based off an Odessey.

 

[MJCW]

The Audi A1 looks awkward, they could have done a much better job at applying their new design language to this new chassis. Even Honda did a far better job.

 

[Cloverfield]

The Audi A1 looks awkward, they could have done a much better job at applying their new design language to this new chassis. Even Honda did a far better job.

It is a bit awkward but I don't mind it.

Actually the overall body shape of the Audi A1 reminds me a lot like the Volkswagen Scirocco

 

[italianjob]

How about comparing the F56 to all the previous Minis?

 

[DonaldD]

The Audi A1 reminds me a lot of the Renault Captur.

They even both have white accents on the roof. Are the two brands affiliated at all?

I wish the OP had the dimensions of the MINI included in it for comparison's sake.

 

[italianjob]

not a fan of the color scheme on that Audi. The Fit isn't really meant to be a small car.

Its compact but it still fits alot of stuff inside. Probably has one of the best interior storage.

 

[RalphR56]

The Audi A1 reminds me a lot of the Renault Captur.

They even both have white accents on the roof. Are the two brands affiliated at all?

I wish the OP had the dimensions of the MINI included in it for comparison's sake.

A1 is smaller and much lower to the ground. No affiliation.

 

[MJCW]

The Audi A1 reminds me a lot of the Renault Captur.

They even both have white accents on the roof. Are the two brands affiliated at all?

I wish the OP had the dimensions of the MINI included in it for comparison's sake.

I dont see the connection. white accents on the roof should be no reason to make a connection between the two. this is a totally different car

 

[tylerD]

The Fiesta poses the biggest threat to MINI IMO, especially the tarted up ST version

 

[Anton]

not a fan of the color scheme on that Audi. The Fit isn't really meant to be a small car.

Its compact but it still fits alot of stuff inside. Probably has one of the best interior storage.

Not sure where Audi is trying to go with the color scheme but im not falling it for it. renault captur... its not in North America for a reason...

 

[Binto]

I do give them credit for trying to be unique but in reality how many would actually appreciate a look like that?

 

[italianjob]

trying to copy Mini

 

[Cloverfield]

just imagine if BMW was trying to do that... it would never work and i don't think they ever would anyways. At least not in North America.