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MINI Countryman vs Hyundai Inster comparison

Compare performance (313 HP vs 115 HP), boot space and price (30,100 £ vs 20,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MINI Countryman or Hyundai Inster?

MINI Countryman vs Hyundai Inster: Key differences

MINI Countryman

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Hyundai Inster

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • a bit 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

Countryman

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.

Hyundai Inster is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the MINI Countryman costs 30,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,171 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hyundai Inster is barely more efficient: consuming 14.3 kWh/100km compared to 14.8 kWh/100km for the MINI Countryman. That’s a difference of about 0.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the MINI Countryman offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 497 km, about 127 km more than the Hyundai Inster.

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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 considerably more power – delivering 313 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 198 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MINI Countryman is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Hyundai Inster takes 10.6 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MINI Countryman delivers substantially more torque with 494 Nm compared to 147 Nm. That’s about 347 Nm more.

Countryman

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 4.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Inster is a bit lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 1,570 kg. The difference is around 190 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MINI Countryman offers clearly more boot space – 505 L compared to 280 L. That’s a difference of about 225 L.

When it comes to payload, the MINI Countryman carries markedly more – 500 kg compared to 357 kg. That’s a difference of about 143 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MINI Countryman is decisively ahead 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 MINI Countryman

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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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HL
12 Jun 2026, 07:14:37

Practical car with a fresh look and plenty of choices when it comes to equipment. For us it came down to a Ford and a Hyundai. In my experience the Ford Puma e felt a bit bumpier and the Inster is calmer, partly thanks to the long wheelbase. That the Ford doesn’t have a heat pump is a miss. The Inster’s coffee-break alert gets on your nerves almost immediately and apparently can’t be switched off. Hyundai blames EU rules, but there must be a solution? This misses the mark!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,100 - 39,800 £
Price
20,900 - 26,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.3 - 15.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
463 - 497 km
Electric Range
327 - 370 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 149 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,570 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,433 kg
Trunk capacity
450 - 505 L
Trunk capacity
238 - 280 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,843 mm
Width
1,610 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 500 kg
Payload
317 - 357 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 313 HP
Power HP
97 - 115 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 494 Nm
Torque
147 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 - 230 kW
Power kW
71 - 85 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
-

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

The MINI Countryman is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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