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CUPRA Born vs MINI Countryman comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 30,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or MINI Countryman?

CUPRA Born vs MINI Countryman: Key differences

CUPRA Born

3.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
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MINI Countryman

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

MINI Countryman is somewhat cheaper – starting at 30,100 £ , while the CUPRA Born costs 34,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,192 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the CUPRA Born is only slightly more efficient: consuming 14.1 kWh/100km compared to 14.8 kWh/100km for the MINI Countryman. That’s a difference of about 0.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Born offers clearly more range – reaching up to 630 km, about 133 km more than the MINI Countryman.

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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 CUPRA Born offers very slightly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 5.6 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Born delivers only slightly more torque with 545 Nm compared to 494 Nm. That’s about 51 Nm more.

Born

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 noticeably lighter – 1,570 kg compared to 1,899 kg. The difference is around 329 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MINI Countryman offers somewhat more boot space – 460 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

When it comes to payload, the MINI Countryman carries marginally more – 500 kg compared to 461 kg. That’s a difference of about 39 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MINI Countryman is narrowly 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, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 313 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.9 - 6.5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 463 - 497 km
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CUPRA Born

The CUPRA Born blends sharp, athletic styling with a playful electric character, delivering hatchback agility and hot-hatch attitude whether you're darting through the city or cruising the open road. Inside, the cabin punches above its weight with smart materials and practical space, making it a compelling pick for buyers who want electric motoring without surrendering the grin.

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Urszula
13 Apr 2026, 06:42:12

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
34,300 - 43,700 £
Price
30,100 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
484 - 630 km
Electric Range
463 - 497 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,899 - 2,004 kg
Curb weight
1,570 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
450 - 460 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,843 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
426 - 461 kg
Payload
475 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 326 HP
Power HP
122 - 313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 545 Nm
Torque
230 - 494 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
140 - 240 kW
Power kW
90 - 230 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, E
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
MINI
Is the CUPRA Born offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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