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Lexus RZ vs MINI Countryman comparison

Compare performance (408 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (48,900 £ vs 30,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RZ or MINI Countryman?

Lexus RZ vs MINI Countryman: Key differences

Lexus RZ

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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MINI Countryman

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

MINI Countryman is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,100 £ , while the Lexus RZ costs 48,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,857 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lexus RZ is marginally more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 14.8 kWh/100km for the MINI Countryman. That’s a difference of about 0.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lexus RZ offers a bit more range – reaching up to 559 km, about 62 km more than the MINI Countryman.

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 Lexus RZ offers visibly more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RZ is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the MINI Countryman takes 5.6 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RZ delivers only slightly more torque with 538 Nm compared to 494 Nm. That’s about 44 Nm more.

RZ

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, MINI Countryman is visibly lighter – 1,570 kg compared to 1,995 kg. The difference is around 425 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus RZ offers marginally more boot space – 522 L compared to 505 L. That’s a difference of about 17 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RZ carries barely more – 540 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RZ has only a minor advantage 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.

from £48,900
RZ

Lexus RZ

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 227 - 408 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 457 - 559 km
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Lexus RZ

The Lexus RZ brings Lexus' trademark quiet luxury to the electric SUV world, wrapping poised handling and a plush, well-crafted cabin in a calm, composed package. It won't shout about raw figures — instead it trades headline numbers for smooth power delivery, fuss-free tech and an effortless refinement that will suit buyers who want electric convenience without losing the luxury experience.

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Reviews Lexus RZ

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MINI Countryman

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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
48,900 - 67,500 £
Price
30,100 - 39,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
457 - 559 km
Electric Range
463 - 497 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 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
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,995 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
1,570 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
450 - 505 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,843 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 540 kg
Payload
475 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction 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
227 - 408 HP
Power HP
122 - 313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
269 - 538 Nm
Torque
230 - 494 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
167 - 300 kW
Power kW
90 - 230 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, E
Brand
Lexus
Brand
MINI
What drive types are available for the Lexus RZ?

The Lexus RZ is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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