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Kia K4 vs MINI Countryman comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (24,800 £ vs 30,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia K4 or MINI Countryman?

Kia K4 vs MINI Countryman: Key differences

Kia K4

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • moderately lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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MINI Countryman

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

K4

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia K4 is clearly cheaper – starting at 24,800 £ , while the MINI Countryman costs 30,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,323 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia K4 uses 5.8 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the MINI Countryman with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

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 MINI Countryman offers substantially more power – delivering 313 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 133 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MINI Countryman is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Kia K4 takes 8.4 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MINI Countryman delivers significantly more torque with 494 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 229 Nm more.

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 K4 is moderately lighter – 1,415 kg compared to 1,570 kg. The difference is around 155 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia K4 offers somewhat more boot space – 604 L compared to 505 L. That’s a difference of about 99 L.

When it comes to payload, the MINI Countryman carries only slightly more – 500 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MINI Countryman stands well ahead of its rival 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 Kia K4

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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Joz
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20 May 2026, 08:04:45

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Joz
20 May 2026, 08:04:44

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20 May 2026, 08:04:44

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Joz
20 May 2026, 08:04:44

A modern, ultra-easy-to-use car with a full set of systems and assistants that work as they should, but hampered by a sluggish gearbox and poor soundproofing.

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Reviews MINI Countryman

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,800 - 34,200 £
Price
30,100 - 39,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.8 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.5 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
132 - 161 g/km
co2
0 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback, Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,415 - 1,540 kg
Curb weight
1,570 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
328 - 604 L
Trunk capacity
450 - 505 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,843 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
435 - 455 kg
Payload
475 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Power HP
122 - 313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
230 - 494 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Power kW
90 - 230 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, E
Brand
Kia
Brand
MINI
Is the Kia K4 offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia K4 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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