MotoringFile Battle of the 3 Cylinders: MINI vs. Ford

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  1. JoeClubman

    JoeClubman New Member

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    The idea of a gas powered three cylinder engine was crazy talk (for those who liked SMART) only a few years ago but now there are two new models featuring such power plants on American shores. Enter the all new for 2014 MINI Cooper and The Ford Fiesta EcoBoost 1.0l. Two cars with small engines […]

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  2. Dave.0

    Dave.0 Helix & RMW Powered
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    The BMW is expensive for a subcompact, but you can see the point of paying the premium as soon as you step into the car. :lol::lol::lol::lol:

    Had to fix that. :devil:
     
  3. GokartPilot

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    "The MINI Cooper enters a new generation for the 2014 model year growing 4.5 inches in length and almost two inches in width although that size increase is hard to notice without the old car beside it."

    I guess to the average person you might not be able to tell. Still looks like a MINI compared to something like a Fiesta though, now that is an ugly car:eek6:.
     
  4. TheModFather

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    Hey, I like the Fiesta ST... Just needs more handling, and maybe squashed down a couple inches.

    Still better looking than its competition
     
  5. Spa2k

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    ^^^And two fewer doors ...
     

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