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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs MINI Countryman comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (28,400 £ vs 30,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or MINI Countryman?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs MINI Countryman: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • marginally cheaper
  • considerably lighter

MINI Countryman

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

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

MX-5 Roadster

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is marginally cheaper – starting at 28,400 £ , while the MINI Countryman costs 30,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,637 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MINI Countryman uses 4.6 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 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 clearly more power – delivering 313 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 181 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 Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MINI Countryman delivers substantially more torque with 494 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 342 Nm more.

MX-5 Roadster

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: MINI Countryman offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is considerably lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,570 kg. The difference is around 492 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MINI Countryman offers clearly more boot space – 505 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 375 L.

When it comes to payload, the MINI Countryman carries clearly more – 500 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 348 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, 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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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

The Mazda MX-5 is a featherweight, open-top sports car that turns ordinary roads into a grin-inducing playground thanks to razor-sharp steering and an engaging, tactile gearbox. It won’t swallow the weekly shopping or ski bags, but for anyone after pure driving fun and sun-on-your-face weekends, few cars match its sheer charm and value.

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MINI Countryman

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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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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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Price
30,100 - 45,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
-
co2
140 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,570 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
450 - 505 L
Length
-
Length
4,444 - 4,447 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,843 mm
Height
-
Height
1,645 - 1,661 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,450 - 1,530 L
Payload
152 kg
Payload
460 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
122 - 313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
208 - 250 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
230 - 494 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
90 - 230 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, G, A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
MINI
What drive types are available for the Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

The Mazda MX-5 Roadster is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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