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CUPRA Tavascan vs MINI Countryman comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (45,700 £ vs 30,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Tavascan or MINI Countryman?

CUPRA Tavascan vs MINI Countryman: Key differences

CUPRA Tavascan

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • barely more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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MINI Countryman

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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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

Tavascan

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

MINI Countryman is considerably cheaper – starting at 30,100 £ , while the CUPRA Tavascan costs 45,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,635 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the MINI Countryman is only slightly more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 15.9 kWh/100km for the CUPRA Tavascan. That’s a difference of about 1.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Tavascan offers a bit more range – reaching up to 553 km, about 56 km more than the MINI Countryman.

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 CUPRA Tavascan offers barely more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Tavascan is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the MINI Countryman takes 5.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Tavascan delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 494 Nm. That’s about 185 Nm more.

Tavascan

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, MINI Countryman is clearly lighter – 1,570 kg compared to 2,178 kg. The difference is around 608 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Tavascan offers moderately more boot space – 540 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Tavascan carries marginally more – 522 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MINI Countryman shows a few small advantages 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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Reviews CUPRA Tavascan

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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David
25 Apr 2026, 10:57:49

Both are very good. The range and energy consumption is beter in the cupra. The cupra is also more responsive and it handles beter. The Kia is more spacious and slightly beter tech wise. The Kia is more a family car.

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MINI Countryman

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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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MINI Countryman

Costs and Consumption
Price
45,700 - 49,600 £
Price
30,100 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
513 - 553 km
Electric Range
463 - 497 km
Battery Capacity
77 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,178 - 2,273 kg
Curb weight
1,570 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
540 L
Trunk capacity
450 - 460 L
Length
4,644 mm
Length
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Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,843 mm
Height
1,597 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
507 - 522 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, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Power HP
122 - 313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Torque
230 - 494 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Power kW
90 - 230 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, E
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
MINI
What drive types are available for the CUPRA Tavascan?

The CUPRA Tavascan is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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