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Kia Sportage vs MINI Countryman comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 30,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or MINI Countryman?

Kia Sportage vs MINI Countryman: Key differences

Kia Sportage

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • marginally lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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MINI Countryman

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • markedly 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

Sportage

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia Sportage is barely cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the MINI Countryman costs 30,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 951 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage uses 2.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the MINI Countryman with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the MINI Countryman offers clearly more range – reaching up to 497 km, about 431 km more than the Kia Sportage.

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 marginally more power – delivering 313 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 25 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MINI Countryman is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MINI Countryman delivers markedly more torque with 494 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 114 Nm more.

Sportage

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sportage is marginally lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 1,570 kg. The difference is around 18 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers somewhat more boot space – 587 L compared to 505 L. That’s a difference of about 82 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries slightly more – 580 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 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 Sportage

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EM
24 Apr 2026, 11:56:00

Low fuel consumption, spacious, responsive acceleration, quiet

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Peter
3 Jan 2026, 23:20:52

I drove the Toyota RAV4 and the Kia Sportage on business — the Kia’s engine and automatic gearbox are much better. It doesn’t jerk or scream, and the shifts are smooth. Comfort in both cars is very similar.

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Lello
14 Nov 2025, 09:58:29

Perfect car in every way, good trim, excellent fuel economy and reliability, price competitive with brands that have been established for longer...

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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
29,100 - 47,100 £
Price
30,100 - 39,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 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
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
463 - 497 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
67 - 177 g/km
co2
0 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Curb weight
1,570 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
450 - 505 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,843 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
475 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
122 - 313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
230 - 494 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
90 - 230 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, E
Brand
Kia
Brand
MINI
What drivetrain options does the Kia Sportage have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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