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CUPRA Formentor vs MINI Countryman comparison

Compare performance (390 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (35,200 £ vs 30,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or MINI Countryman?

CUPRA Formentor vs MINI Countryman: Key differences

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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MINI Countryman

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • very slightly 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

Formentor

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 moderately cheaper – starting at 30,100 £ , while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,156 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the MINI Countryman with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 4.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the MINI Countryman offers clearly more range – reaching up to 497 km, about 371 km more than the CUPRA Formentor.

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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 Formentor offers a bit more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 77 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the MINI Countryman takes 5.6 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MINI Countryman delivers very slightly more torque with 494 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 14 Nm more.

Formentor

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, CUPRA Formentor is marginally lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 1,570 kg. The difference is around 136 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MINI Countryman offers very slightly more boot space – 460 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries only slightly more – 526 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 26 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Formentor holds a decisive overall lead 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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Formentor

CUPRA Formentor

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 390 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 117 - 126 km
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Reviews CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Waldemar
7 Feb 2026, 09:46:20

For me, a mature man, the "civilian" version was enough — an automatic, very well-equipped, with the 150‑hp engine in Magnetic Tech.

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The MINI Countryman turns the cheeky charm of a classic MINI into a proper all-rounder, blending playful styling with surprisingly usable space for everyday life. It still grins at city lights but will happily tackle muddy lanes, perfect for buyers who want character without sacrificing practicality.

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5 (1 Reviews)
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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
35,200 - 62,500 £
Price
30,100 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Electric Range
463 - 497 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
32 - 229 g/km
co2
0 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Curb weight
1,570 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
450 - 460 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Width
1,843 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
439 - 526 kg
Payload
475 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Power HP
122 - 313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Torque
230 - 494 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Power kW
90 - 230 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, E
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
MINI
What drive types are available for the CUPRA Formentor?

The CUPRA Formentor is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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