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Hyundai i20 vs MINI Countryman comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (18,600 £ vs 30,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i20 or MINI Countryman?

Hyundai i20 vs MINI Countryman: Key differences

Hyundai i20

4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter

MINI Countryman

  • considerably more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space

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

i20

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.

Hyundai i20 is clearly cheaper – starting at 18,600 £ , while the MINI Countryman costs 30,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,485 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MINI Countryman uses 4.6 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Hyundai i20 with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

Countryman

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the MINI Countryman offers considerably more power – delivering 313 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 223 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MINI Countryman is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.5 s. That’s about 6.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MINI Countryman delivers considerably more torque with 494 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 322 Nm more.

i20

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, Hyundai i20 is clearly lighter – 1,145 kg compared to 1,570 kg. The difference is around 425 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MINI Countryman offers markedly more boot space – 505 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 153 L.

When it comes to payload, the MINI Countryman carries marginally more – 500 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
18,600 - 24,000 £
Price
30,100 - 45,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
463 - 497 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
128 - 129 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
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,145 - 1,170 kg
Curb weight
1,570 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
450 - 505 L
Length
-
Length
4,444 - 4,447 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,843 mm
Height
-
Height
1,645 - 1,661 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,450 - 1,530 L
Payload
455 - 465 kg
Payload
460 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual 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
90 HP
Power HP
122 - 313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
208 - 250 km/h
Torque
172 Nm
Torque
230 - 494 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
66 kW
Power kW
90 - 230 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, G, A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
MINI
What drivetrain options does the Hyundai i20 have?

The Hyundai i20 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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