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Fiat 500 vs MINI Countryman – Which car suits you better?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or MINI Countryman?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Fiat 500 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 18800 £, while the MINI Countryman costs 31500 £. That’s a price difference of around 12694 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: MINI Countryman manages with 4.60 L and is therefore to a small extent more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.30 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Fiat 500: with 13 kWh per 100 km, it’s evident more efficient than the MINI Countryman with 15.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2.70 kWh.

As for range, the MINI Countryman performs distinct better – achieving up to 462 km, about 131 km more than the Fiat 500.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the MINI Countryman has a significantly edge – offering 313 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 195 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the MINI Countryman is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 3.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the MINI Countryman performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Fiat 500 tops out at 155 km/h. The difference is around 95 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: MINI Countryman pulls decisively stronger with 494 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 274 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: MINI Countryman offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Fiat 500 is decisively lighter – 1141 kg compared to 1620 kg. The difference is around 479 kg.

In terms of boot space, the MINI Countryman offers decisively more room – 505 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 320 L.

In maximum load capacity, the MINI Countryman performs decisively better – up to 1530 L, which is about 980 L more than the Fiat 500.

When it comes to payload, MINI Countryman clearly perceptible takes the win – 500 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 175 kg.

Who wins the race?

The MINI Countryman proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
MINI Countryman is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £31,500
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MINI Countryman

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 313 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 7.8 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.7 - 16.8 kWh
  • Electric Range : 432 - 462 km
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Fiat 500

The Fiat 500 is a cheeky, retro‑styled city car that turns heads with its iconic looks and playful personality. Perfect for weaving through tight streets and easing into tiny parking spots, it’s aimed at buyers who want style and character more than grand touring prowess.

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MINI Countryman

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
18800 - 30800 £
Price
31500 - 45300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.30 L
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 - 16.8 kWh
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
432 - 462 km
Battery Capacity
21.3 - 37.3 kWh
Battery Capacity
64.60 kWh
co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3 - 4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1141 - 1475 kg
Curb weight
1620 - 2075 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
450 - 505 L
Length
3631 - 3632 mm
Length
4444 - 4447 mm
Width
1683 - 1684 mm
Width
1843 mm
Height
1527 - 1532 mm
Height
1635 - 1661 mm
Max trunk capacity
440 - 550 L
Max trunk capacity
1450 - 1530 L
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
460 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
163 - 313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
135 - 155 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 250 km/h
Torque
220 Nm
Torque
250 - 494 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
120 - 230 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3

General
Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A, G
Brand
Fiat
Brand
MINI

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What drivetrain options does the Fiat 500 have?

The Fiat 500 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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