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BYD Atto 3 vs MINI Countryman comparison

Compare performance (449 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 30,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Atto 3 or MINI Countryman?

BYD Atto 3 vs MINI Countryman: Key differences

BYD Atto 3

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • marginally more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h

MINI Countryman

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • moderately lighter
  • slightly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Atto 3

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

MINI Countryman is a bit cheaper – starting at 30,100 £ , while the BYD Atto 3 costs 33,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,335 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the MINI Countryman is very slightly more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 16 kWh/100km for the BYD Atto 3. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Atto 3 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 13 km more than the MINI Countryman.

Countryman

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Atto 3 offers clearly more power – delivering 449 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Atto 3 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the MINI Countryman takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the MINI Countryman is noticeably faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the BYD Atto 3 tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Atto 3 delivers somewhat more torque with 560 Nm compared to 494 Nm. That’s about 66 Nm more.

Atto 3

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, MINI Countryman is moderately lighter – 1,570 kg compared to 1,825 kg. The difference is around 255 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MINI Countryman offers slightly more boot space – 505 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 65 L.

For maximum load capacity, the MINI Countryman offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,530 L, about 192 L more than the BYD Atto 3.

When it comes to payload, the MINI Countryman carries noticeably more – 500 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 165 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MINI Countryman is barely ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Countryman

MINI Countryman

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 313 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 463 - 497 km
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Beautiful design, carefully finished inside, large display, very comfortable ride with the automatic gearbox, a bit cramped in the back, fairly spacious boot.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,400 - 43,700 £
Price
30,100 - 45,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
420 - 510 km
Electric Range
463 - 497 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,825 kg
Curb weight
1,570 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
450 - 505 L
Length
4,455 mm
Length
4,444 - 4,447 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,843 mm
Height
1,615 mm
Height
1,645 - 1,661 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,338 L
Max trunk capacity
1,450 - 1,530 L
Payload
335 kg
Payload
460 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 449 HP
Power HP
122 - 313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
208 - 250 km/h
Torque
310 - 560 Nm
Torque
230 - 494 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
150 - 330 kW
Power kW
90 - 230 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, G, A
Brand
BYD
Brand
MINI
Is the BYD Atto 3 offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD Atto 3 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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