Mini clubman estate v Ford fiesta family.

[eddietiv1]

Considering either a 2016 Mini clubman estate or 2018 Ford fiesta as our family car, 2 adults and 2 teenage children and a Cocker spaniel, which one would make the best most comfortable option, majority town driving occasional holiday jaunt, cheers folks.

[Alfa Pete]

I used into have a 2018 Clubman and my partner has a Fiesta .
The Clubman was surprisingly roomy and the boot though not huge is a good shape and you can use every bit of space.
I have 3 teenage kids and would fit them plus luggage in when we are on holidays no problem.
The Fiesta isn’t too bad but is noticeably narrower .
No contest the Clubbie is much more practical and spacious.

[eddietiv1]

Cheers Pete, very interesting coming from somebody who as owned both 👍

[Nyloc20]

My wife’s Fiesta is fine for us with two grandkids 7 and 11, although for long trips we use my Focus.
My daughter and husband are proper Mini fans, they must have been through the whole range in the past ten years or so and currently have the estate version . I’d say that would be your best choice.

[SFTWend]

I fancied a Clubman but found the low roof made getting the dog in and out of the boot a bit more awkward than a sloping hatchback. We have a bigger dog though.

Have you looked at the Countryman, which has easier access and feels bigger due to the high roofline.

[ConnectionError]

Ford focus estate is a better option

[Jag_NE]

This is quite refreshing. The usual family car buying threads involve two adults, a baby on the way and an OP wetting the bed about a Mondeo being too small for them.

I think either would suffice if you put a roof box on for holiday trips but agree with the post above that a Focus estate would be similar money for loads more space, particularly for two teenagers in the back.

[Rh14n]

I have a Mini Clubman. Remarkably roomy we often have four adults and a Springer Spaniel in the back. Would need more luggage-room for a holiday though (roof-box?). Certainly a better drive than the Fiesta.

[biggbn]

I quite fancy a Clubman, almost five years with an F56 Mini now and no desire to change but if/when we do, a Clubman will be on the list. Looks like a great compromise and much more intersting than a fiesta!

[Rob 131 Sport]

My wife has had a late 2018 Petrol Cooper Clubman for 3 years and absolutely loves it. Whilst I wanted her to get a two door Mini Cooper ‘S’ I appreciate the practically and ride comfort of the Clubman for weekends away.

It’s got a reasonable turn of speed with 135BHP and enjoyable handling. The Countryman when she looked at them was a red line from me as I don’t like the styling or that type of high vehicle.

[Deadlysub]

My wife had a 2017 model for 3 years and it was a really good car. Drove well and had a decent interior. It will be far more practical than the Fiesta.

[Zetec-S]

Alfa Pete said:

I used into have a 2018 Clubman and my partner has a Fiesta .
The Clubman was surprisingly roomy and the boot though not huge is a good shape and you can use every bit of space.
I have 3 teenage kids and would fit them plus luggage in when we are on holidays no problem.
The Fiesta isn’t too bad but is noticeably narrower .
No contest the Clubbie is much more practical and spacious.

+1

We've owned both and I'd pick the Clubman over the Fiesta for the same reasons. More refined on long journeys too.

Just bear in mind the rear barn doors need more clearance than a traditional lifting tailgate (and careful not to accidentally press the open button as they do fly open rather than just unlatch)