Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs MINI Countryman – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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

MINI Countryman has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31500 £, while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 costs 38500 £. That’s a price difference of around 6943 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Hyundai IONIQ 5: with 15.60 kWh per 100 km, it’s hardly perceptible more efficient than the MINI Countryman with 15.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.10 kWh.

As for range, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 performs a bit better – achieving up to 570 km, about 108 km more than the MINI 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 Hyundai IONIQ 5 has a significantly edge – offering 650 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 337 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the MINI Countryman takes 5.40 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 260 km/h, while the MINI Countryman tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai IONIQ 5 pulls distinct stronger with 770 Nm compared to 494 Nm. That’s about 276 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the MINI Countryman is noticeable lighter – 1620 kg compared to 1955 kg. The difference is around 335 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers slight more room – 520 L compared to 505 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 performs minimal better – up to 1580 L, which is about 50 L more than the MINI Countryman.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai IONIQ 5 hardly perceptible takes the win – 530 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Our conclusion: The Hyundai IONIQ 5 proves to be is largely superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Hyundai IONIQ 5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.