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MINI Mini 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

Mini

€28,825

Average price
Registered 2018–2025

28 listings for sale

Tesla

Model 3

€28,409

Average price
Registered 2019–2026

811 listings for sale

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The Tesla Model 3 wins 3 of 3 categories

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

MINI MiniTesla Model 3
  • MINI Mini: €28,825

    Cheaper to buy

    Average price of recent listings

    Tesla Model 3: €28,409
  • MINI Mini: 28 listings

    More choice on the market

    Listings available now, in the chosen years

    Tesla Model 3: 811 listings
  • MINI Mini: 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 398 MINI Mini 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 Mini, 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 201 MINI Mini listings and 5,144 Tesla Model 3 listings (MINI Mini: registered 2018–2025; Tesla Model 3: registered 2019–2026).

Side-by-side specs

Every market indicator for both models, side by side.

Market indicators for the MINI Mini and the Tesla Model 3
IndicatorMINI MiniRegistered 2018–2025Tesla Model 3Registered 2019–2026
Average price (recent listings)€28,825€28,409
Available listings28811
Sold listings1734,333
Sample analysed2015,144
Time to sell1 to 2 monthsUnder 1 month
Estimated annual depreciationNo data≈ 9.2%
Overall market share0.03%0.79%
Average power142 hp374 hp
Most common fuelPetrolElectric
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 MiniRegistered 2018–2025
Viana do CasteloBragaPortoVila RealBragançaGuardaViseuAveiroCoimbraCastelo BrancoLeiriaLisbonSantarémPortalegreÉvoraBejaFaroSetúbalAzoresMadeira
TeslaTesla Model 3Registered 2019–2026
Viana do CasteloBragaPortoVila RealBragançaGuardaViseuAveiroCoimbraCastelo BrancoLeiriaLisbonSantarémPortalegreÉvoraBejaFaroSetúbalAzoresMadeira
Listings by district for the MINI Mini and the Tesla Model 3
DistrictMINI MiniTesla Model 3
Porto301,152
Lisbon62982
Braga13942
Setúbal11492
Aveiro10429
Santarém0425
Viana do Castelo0221
Leiria5139
Faro471
Vila Real157
Viseu050
Coimbra034

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 Mini vs the Tesla Model 3, answered with market data.

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

On average, the Tesla Model 3 is cheaper: it costs about €28,409 (registered between 2019 and 2026), while the MINI Mini costs €28,825 on average (registered between 2018 and 2025). The difference is around €415, based on used car listings published on the main Portuguese platforms over the last 12 months.

How much does a used MINI Mini cost in Portugal?

A used MINI Mini costs €28,825 on average in Portugal, based on listings registered between 2018 and 2025. The price varies with the registration year, the mileage and the version. Right now we find 28 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 Mini and Tesla Model 3 listings are there in Portugal?

Right now we find 28 MINI Mini 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 Mini or the Tesla Model 3?

On average, MINI Mini cars listed in Portugal have 142 hp and Tesla Model 3 cars 374 hp, so the Tesla Model 3 is, on average, the more powerful. Power varies a lot with the engine and the version.

MINI Mini listings

Tesla Model 3 listings

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