Cooper S - Turbo vs Supercharger

[johnaachen]

So from my investigations I can see that the turbo is more efficient and slightly faster. I have only driven the supercharger version - has anyone had any experience in both and wish to compare the two for me? If anyone has one for sale in Midlands area that would be great too

[johnaachen]

mike9009 said:

They are both a little bit 'gay'. If I were you I would get an MX5!

Back on topic....

I have owned the supercharged version and a mate had the turbo version. I enjoyed the supercharged version except for the low fuel consumption. Did ratlle a bit (interior build quality??), but after my previous cars it felt pretty solid.... From a laymans point of view the supercharged version 'felt' more involved - I always compared my mates Mini to a VW Golf (ie a little less pointy and less feedback). My comment was maybe a little harsh - but it was to make a point! I thought the later cars were nicer to be inside than the first Minis. (If that matters to you??) The turbo did seem pretty lag free and it also had the stop-start system which always made me think it had stalled (reminded me of my first car (mk2 Golf) which used to cut out at every junction - although I believe this was a fault rather than an eco-design feature!)

I am sure that there are far more in-depth reviews between the two, rather than my mindless waffling. I think it gets a bit like the turbo versus NA debate within VX220 circles.....

You still got that VX220??


Mike

I am afraid the VX220 went a couple of years ago...been drumming around in a Polo which is about to die and so I need to update and quickly! I really like the solid feel of a Mini but havent driven the turbo one yet. I think I will go for the older one as it sounds more of a driver's car?