N18 Prince (LCI) vs Prince 1.6 (EP6)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
N18 Prince (LCI) CAUTION 62/100
+14 points over Prince 1.6 (EP6)
0 / 100
CAUTION N18 Prince (LCI) MINI
0 / 100
CAUTION Prince 1.6 (EP6) MINI

Specifications

N18 Prince (LCI)
Prince 1.6 (EP6)
Brand
MINI
MINI
Verdict
CAUTION
CAUTION
Reliability
62
48
Years
2011--2014
2006--2013
Displacement
1598 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
184--211 hp
120--211 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."

Prince 1.6 (EP6)

"BMW/PSA joint. Cooper S version has timing chain issues + carbon. JCW = 211hp fun but fragile."

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

Prince 1.6 (EP6) 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

Prince 1.6 (EP6) 33

Mini R56 2006--2010 Cooper R56 2006--2010 Cooper R56 2006--2010 Mini R56 2006--2010 Mini R56 2006--2010 Cooper R56 2006--2010 Cooper R56 2008--2014 Mini R56 2008--2013 Cooper R56 2010--2013 Mini R56 2010--2013 Clubman R55 2007--2014 Countryman R60 2010--2016 Convertible R57 2009--2015 Countryman R60 2010--2016 Countryman R60 2012--2016 Roadster R59 2012--2015 Clubman R55 2009--2014 Coupe R58 2011--2015 Cooper R56 2010--2013 Mini R56 2010--2013 Paceman R61 2013--2016 Countryman R60 2010--2016 Convertible R57 2009--2015 Clubman R55 2007--2014 Countryman R60 2010--2016 Coupe R58 2012--2015 Cooper R50 2001--2006 Cooper R50 2001--2006 Mini R50 2001--2006 Mini R50 2001--2006 Mini R53 2002--2006 Cooper R53 2003--2006 Cooper R53 2002--2006
Full N18 Prince (LCI) Report Full Prince 1.6 (EP6) Report