N18 Prince (LCI) vs B38 1.5 (Cooper)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
B38 1.5 (Cooper) ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+10 points over N18 Prince (LCI)
0 / 100
CAUTION N18 Prince (LCI) MINI
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE B38 1.5 (Cooper) MINI

Specifications

N18 Prince (LCI)
B38 1.5 (Cooper)
Brand
MINI
MINI
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
62
72
Years
2011--2014
2013--present
Displacement
1598 cc
1499 cc
Layout
I4
I3
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
184--211 hp
102--136 hp
Known Issues
6
0
Total Risk Cost
€2,150--€5,100
€0--€0

Character

N18 Prince (LCI)

"Improved Prince. Fixed N14 timing chain (mostly). Still has carbon buildup + thermostat. Better but not problem-free."

B38 1.5 (Cooper)

"Same BMW B38. Cooper base engine. Reliable, adequate. Not exciting."

Issues Comparison

N18 Prince (LCI) 6

▲ HIGH
High-pressure fuel pump failure €500--€1,200 80,000 km--150,000 km
● MODERATE
Carbon buildup on intake valves €400--€800 50,000 km--100,000 km
● MODERATE
VANOS solenoid failure €150--€400 60,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
Thermostat / housing failure €200--€500 50,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
Water pump failure (electric) €300--€700 60,000 km--130,000 km
● MODERATE
Timing chain / tensioner wear €600--€1,500 100,000 km--180,000 km

B38 1.5 (Cooper) 0

No documented issues.

Models

N18 Prince (LCI) 3

Cooper S LCI R56 LCI 2011--2014 Hatchback Countryman Cooper S R60 2010--2016 SUV JCW LCI R56 LCI 2011--2014 Hatchback

B38 1.5 (Cooper) 19

Clubman F54 2015--2024 Countryman F60 2017--2023 Cooper F56 2014--2021 Mini F55/F56 2014--2021 Cooper J01 2024--present Mini J01 2024--present Countryman U25 2024--present Mini F55/F56 2014--2018 Mini F55/F56 2014--2021 Cooper F56 2014--2021 Mini F55/F56 2014--2021 Countryman F60 2017--2023 Clubman F54 2015--2024 Convertible F57 2016--present Countryman F60 2017--2023 Countryman F60 2017--2023 Cooper F56 2014--2021 Clubman F54 2015--2024 Countryman F60 2017--2023
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