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Kia Ceed vs MINI Countryman comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (23,500 £ vs 30,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or MINI Countryman?

Kia Ceed vs MINI Countryman: Key differences

Kia Ceed

  • visibly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter

MINI Countryman

  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

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

Ceed

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Ceed is visibly cheaper – starting at 23,500 £ , while the MINI Countryman costs 30,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,608 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MINI Countryman uses 4.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

Countryman

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 offers significantly more power – delivering 313 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 173 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MINI Countryman is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.5 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MINI Countryman delivers considerably more torque with 494 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 241 Nm more.

Ceed

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, Kia Ceed is noticeably lighter – 1,298 kg compared to 1,570 kg. The difference is around 272 kg.

When it comes to payload, the MINI Countryman carries only slightly more – 500 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MINI Countryman is far ahead overall 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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Kia Ceed

The Kia Ceed is a sensible, stylish hatchback that gives buyers more than they'd expect for the money, blending practical space with crisp, modern looks. It drives with measured confidence and comes loaded with user-friendly kit, so you can enjoy daily life behind the wheel without breaking into a sweat.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Price
30,100 - 45,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
463 - 497 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
137 - 146 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
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Curb weight
1,570 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
450 - 505 L
Length
-
Length
4,444 - 4,447 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,843 mm
Height
-
Height
1,645 - 1,661 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,450 - 1,530 L
Payload
478 - 490 kg
Payload
460 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
122 - 313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
208 - 250 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
230 - 494 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
90 - 230 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, G, A
Brand
Kia
Brand
MINI
What drive types are available for the Kia Ceed?

The Kia Ceed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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