Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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I've owned both for a long time, I modified both extensively. These are two of the best hot hatches ever made, and this video compares the two...and declares the champion!

Here are timestamps on my categories; (ST) or (S) designates winner:

0:00 Intro
2:21 Cost in 2026 (S)
3:20 Weight (S)
4:31 HP/0-60 stock (tie)
4:57 HP modified by me (ST)
5:47 Total investment car + mods (S)
6:41 Reliability (ST)
7:18 Rarity (tie)
8:14 Looks (S)
9:16 Features (S)
10:04 MPG (tie)
10:12 Cargo room (ST)
10:29 Cool factor (S)
11:12 Driver connection (S)
12:40 Future collectible? (S)

SCORE: Fiesta ST 3, Cooper S 8...the winner is...MINI COOPER S R53!!!