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MINI Countryman vs Kia EV4 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (313 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (30,100 £ vs 35,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MINI Countryman or Kia EV4 Sedan?

MINI Countryman vs Kia EV4 Sedan: Key differences

MINI Countryman

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  • moderately cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Kia EV4 Sedan

  • very slightly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
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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:

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

MINI Countryman is moderately cheaper – starting at 30,100 £ , while the Kia EV4 Sedan costs 35,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,477 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV4 Sedan is very slightly 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 Kia EV4 Sedan offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 633 km, about 136 km more than the MINI Countryman.

EV4 Sedan

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 visibly more power – delivering 313 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 109 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 EV4 Sedan takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MINI Countryman delivers significantly more torque with 494 Nm compared to 283 Nm. That’s about 211 Nm more.

Countryman

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 a bit lighter – 1,570 kg compared to 1,815 kg. The difference is around 245 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MINI Countryman offers only slightly more boot space – 505 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

When it comes to payload, the MINI Countryman carries very 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 is clearly superior overall 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,100 - 39,800 £
Price
35,600 - 43,700 £
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 - 14.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
463 - 497 km
Electric Range
456 - 633 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
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,570 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
1,815 - 1,914 kg
Trunk capacity
450 - 505 L
Trunk capacity
490 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,843 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 500 kg
Payload
441 - 455 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
204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 494 Nm
Torque
283 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 - 230 kW
Power kW
150 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
MINI
Brand
Kia
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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