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Citroen C4 vs MINI Countryman comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (20,600 £ vs 30,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or MINI Countryman?

Citroen C4 vs MINI Countryman: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • moderately lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space

MINI Countryman

  • significantly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

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

C4

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Citroen C4 is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the MINI Countryman costs 30,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,523 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MINI Countryman uses 4.6 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Citroen C4 with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C4 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 14.5 kWh/100km compared to 14.8 kWh/100km for the MINI Countryman. That’s a difference of about 0.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the MINI Countryman offers a bit more range – reaching up to 497 km, about 70 km more than the Citroen C4.

Countryman

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the MINI Countryman offers significantly more power – delivering 313 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 157 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MINI Countryman is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the MINI Countryman is clearly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Citroen C4 tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MINI Countryman delivers considerably more torque with 494 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 224 Nm more.

C4

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C4 is moderately lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 1,570 kg. The difference is around 167 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C4 offers only slightly more boot space – 510 L compared to 505 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

For maximum load capacity, the MINI Countryman offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,530 L, about 170 L more than the Citroen C4.

When it comes to payload, the MINI Countryman carries a bit more – 500 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 94 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MINI Countryman is decisively 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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Tomasz
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A very comfortable car, but with a flaw I noticed: very high door sills, which you really feel when getting in.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
Price
30,100 - 45,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
463 - 497 km
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 108 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
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,659 kg
Curb weight
1,570 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
450 - 505 L
Length
4,350 - 4,580 mm
Length
4,444 - 4,447 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,843 mm
Height
1,520 - 1,525 mm
Height
1,645 - 1,661 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,250 - 1,360 L
Max trunk capacity
1,450 - 1,530 L
Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
460 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
122 - 313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
150 km/h
Max Speed
208 - 250 km/h
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
230 - 494 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
90 - 230 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, G, A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
MINI
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C4 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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