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Honda e vs MINI Aceman
Selected trimStandard · 2020-24Change trim138 mi · 35.5 kWh · £30,715
Selected trimEChange trim191 mi · 38.5 kWh · £28,310
At a glance
In this comparison, Honda e leads on city driving, while the MINI Aceman leads on value for money, motorway range and running costs.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Honda e if...
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
Choose the MINI Aceman if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.7p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The MINI Aceman leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueMINI
Honda
4
MINI
5.7
Motorway RangeMINI
Honda
3.3
MINI
3.9
Family
Honda
4.4
MINI
4.7
Too close to call
Cost Per MileMINI
Honda
4.2
MINI
9.3
City DrivingHonda
Honda
9.4
MINI
8.1
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
MINI Aceman
E
- £2,405 cheaper
- 53 miles more WLTP range
- 129 litres more boot space
- 35 kW more power
- 1 more seat
- 750 kg more towing capacity
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Honda eBase | MINI AcemanE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £30,715 | £28,310 (better) |
| Official range | 138 miles | 191 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 171 L | 300 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 31 min | 29 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 9 sec (better) | 12.7 sec |
Size Comparison
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Length
Honda e3,894mm-185mm
MINI Aceman4,079mm
Width
Honda e1,752mm-2mm
MINI Aceman1,754mm
Height
Honda e1,512mm-2mm
MINI Aceman1,514mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Honda eBase | MINI AcemanE |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,894 mm | 4,079 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,752 mm (better) | 1,754 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 1,895 mm (better) | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,512 mm | 1,514 mm |
| Turning circle | 8.6 m (better) | 10.8 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 648 mm spare (better) | 646 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Honda eBase | MINI AcemanE |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 4 | 5 (better) |
| Rear legroom | Not available | 822 mm |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 171 L | 300 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 861 L | 1005 L (better) |
| Frunk | Not available | 0 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 0 kg | 750 kg (better) |
Full specifications
| Specification |  Honda e Base |  MINI Aceman E |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3.89m | 4.08m+185mm |
| Width | 1.75m | 1.75m+2mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 1.90m | 1.98m+89mm |
| Height | 1.51m | 1.51m+2mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.54m | 2.61m+68mm |
| Ground Clearance | 145mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 171L | 300L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 861L | 1005L (better) |
| Seats | 4 | 5 (better) |
| Rear Legroom | Not available | 822mm |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 8.6m (better) | 10.8m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,543kg (better) | 1,720kg |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 750kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 35.5kWh | 38.5kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 138 mi | 191 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 56kW | 75kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £30,715 | £28,310 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | SUV |
| Available | 2020–2024 | 2024+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Honda eBase | MINI AcemanE |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 138 miles | 191 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 115 miles | 159 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 31 min | 29 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 56 kW | 75 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 6.6 kW | 11 kW (better) |
| Usable battery capacity | 28.9 kWh | 38.5 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 400V |
| Heat pump | Standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Honda eBase | MINI AcemanE |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 9 sec (better) | 12.7 sec |
| Power | 100 kW | 135 kW (better) |
| Torque | 315 Nm (better) | 290 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
What the critics say
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Honda e
Base
MINI Aceman
E
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Honda e Base
Tested 2020
Adult Occupant76%
Child Occupant82%
Vulnerable Road Users62%
Safety Assist65%
Euro NCAP - MINI Aceman E
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant83%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users77%
Safety Assist79%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
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| Measure | Honda eBase | MINI AcemanE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | Not available |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Honda e worth the extra £2,405 over the MINI Aceman?
The Honda e costs £2,405 more than the MINI Aceman. For that premium it adds a 3.7s quicker 0-62mph time. The MINI Aceman is not just cheaper - it also offers 53 miles more WLTP range, 129 litres more boot space and 35 kW more power. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the MINI Aceman comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Honda e or the MINI Aceman?
The MINI Aceman is £2,405 cheaper to buy. The MINI Aceman is cheaper to charge, roughly £136 a year versus £176 for the Honda e, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the MINI Aceman comes out roughly £2,605 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Honda e and MINI Aceman like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 115 miles for the Honda e and 159 miles for the MINI Aceman - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The MINI Aceman goes roughly 44 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 29-31 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Honda e or the MINI Aceman?
The two are within 2 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 648 mm of total clearance for the Honda e and about 646 mm of total clearance for the MINI Aceman. The Honda e also turns in a 2.2 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Honda e or the MINI Aceman?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Honda e and 84% for the MINI Aceman. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation.
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Data accuracy
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