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MINI Cooper vs Tesla Model 3

A head-to-head comparison with real data from the Portuguese market: average price by registration year, fuel cost, depreciation and available supply.

First car
Second car

MINI

Cooper

€24,063

Average price
Registered 2019–2026

123 listings for sale

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Tesla

Model 3

€28,409

Average price
Registered 2019–2026

811 listings for sale

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It's a tie between the MINI Cooper and the Tesla Model 3

A summary of the head-to-head with the latest market data.

MINI CooperTesla Model 3
  • MINI Cooper: €24,063

    Cheaper to buy

    Average price of recent listings

    Tesla Model 3: €28,409
  • MINI Cooper: 123 listings

    More choice on the market

    Listings available now, in the chosen years

    Tesla Model 3: 811 listings
  • MINI Cooper: ≈ 8.5%/year

    Loses less value

    How much the asking price drops for each year of age

    Tesla Model 3: ≈ 9.2%/year
  • MINI Cooper: 1 to 2 months

    Sells faster

    How long a typical listing stays online before it leaves the market

    Tesla Model 3: Under 1 month

Price by registration year

What each registration year costs. It helps you see which car fits your budget.

Average price by registration year

Based on 3,055 MINI Cooper listings and 5,147 Tesla Model 3 listings over the last 12 months. Only years with 2 or more listings.

Fuel cost

With the average advertised consumption and current average prices in Portugal, for 15,000 km a year.

TeslaTesla Model 3

€1.21per 100 km

Estimated annual cost (15,000 km)
€181
Most common fuel
Electric
Average advertised consumption
5.5 kWh/100 km
Price used (reference household tariff)
€0.220/kWh

No consumption data for the MINI Cooper, so it cannot be compared.

Estimates based on the average consumption in each model's listings and the latest national average fuel prices (DGEG data, the Portuguese energy authority). For electric cars we use a reference household tariff of €0.22/kWh. See the current fuel prices.

Price trend

Average listing price of each model, month by month, over the last year.

Average price over the last 12 months

Based on 689 MINI Cooper listings and 5,144 Tesla Model 3 listings (MINI Cooper: registered 2019–2026; Tesla Model 3: registered 2019–2026).

Side-by-side specs

Every market indicator for both models, side by side.

Market indicators for the MINI Cooper and the Tesla Model 3
IndicatorMINI CooperRegistered 2019–2026Tesla Model 3Registered 2019–2026
Average price (recent listings)€24,063€28,409
Available listings123811
Sold listings5664,333
Sample analysed6895,144
Time to sell1 to 2 monthsUnder 1 month
Estimated annual depreciation≈ 8.5%≈ 9.2%
Overall market share0.11%0.79%
Average power136 hp375 hp
Most common fuelDieselElectric
Average advertised consumptionNo data5.5 kWh/100 km
SegmentCity carSaloon

Supply by district

Where the listings for each model were over the last 12 months.

MINIMINI CooperRegistered 2019–2026
Viana do CasteloBragaPortoVila RealBragançaGuardaViseuAveiroCoimbraCastelo BrancoLeiriaLisbonSantarémPortalegreÉvoraBejaFaroSetúbalAzoresMadeira
TeslaTesla Model 3Registered 2019–2026
Viana do CasteloBragaPortoVila RealBragançaGuardaViseuAveiroCoimbraCastelo BrancoLeiriaLisbonSantarémPortalegreÉvoraBejaFaroSetúbalAzoresMadeira
Listings by district for the MINI Cooper and the Tesla Model 3
DistrictMINI CooperTesla Model 3
Porto1201,152
Lisbon255982
Braga63942
Setúbal96492
Aveiro49429
Santarém13425
Viana do Castelo13221
Leiria13139
Faro3171
Vila Real257
Viseu350
Coimbra534

Tap a number to see those listings. We show the 12 districts with the most supply.

Frequently asked questions

The most common questions about the MINI Cooper vs the Tesla Model 3, answered with market data.

Which is cheaper: the MINI Cooper or the Tesla Model 3?

On average, the MINI Cooper is cheaper: it costs about €24,063 (registered between 2019 and 2026), while the Tesla Model 3 costs €28,409 on average (registered between 2019 and 2026). The difference is around €4,345, based on used car listings published on the main Portuguese platforms over the last 12 months.

How much does a used MINI Cooper cost in Portugal?

A used MINI Cooper costs €24,063 on average in Portugal, based on listings registered between 2019 and 2026. The price varies with the registration year, the mileage and the version. Right now we find 123 listings for this model in Portugal.

How much does a used Tesla Model 3 cost in Portugal?

A used Tesla Model 3 costs €28,409 on average in Portugal, based on listings registered between 2019 and 2026. The price varies with the registration year, the mileage and the version. Right now we find 811 listings for this model in Portugal.

How many MINI Cooper and Tesla Model 3 listings are there in Portugal?

Right now we find 123 MINI Cooper listings and 811 Tesla Model 3 listings on the main used car platforms in Portugal. These figures are updated daily.

Which is more powerful: the MINI Cooper or the Tesla Model 3?

On average, MINI Cooper cars listed in Portugal have 136 hp and Tesla Model 3 cars 375 hp, so the Tesla Model 3 is, on average, the more powerful. Power varies a lot with the engine and the version.

MINI Cooper listings

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