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MINI Countryman vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (313 HP vs 404 HP), boot space and price (31500 £ vs 61900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MINI Countryman or Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

MINI Countryman

Land Rover Range Rover Velar

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Countryman

Costs and Efficiency:

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

MINI Countryman has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31500 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover Velar costs 61900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30343 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: MINI Countryman manages with 4.60 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar with 4.80 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the MINI Countryman performs convincingly better – achieving up to 462 km, about 399 km more than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

Range Rover Velar

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 Land Rover Range Rover Velar has a noticeable edge – offering 404 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 91 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 5.40 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Land Rover Range Rover Velar pulls noticeable stronger with 650 Nm compared to 494 Nm. That’s about 156 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, MINI Countryman is clearly perceptible lighter – 1620 kg compared to 2003 kg. The difference is around 383 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar offers slight more room – 552 L compared to 505 L. That’s a difference of about 47 L.

In maximum load capacity, the MINI Countryman performs slightly better – up to 1530 L, which is about 172 L more than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

When it comes to payload, Land Rover Range Rover Velar somewhat takes the win – 587 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 87 kg.

Who wins the race?

The MINI Countryman proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
MINI Countryman is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £31,500
Countryman

MINI Countryman

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 313 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 7.8 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.7 - 16.8 kWh
  • Electric Range : 432 - 462 km
MINI Countryman
Land Rover Range Rover Velar

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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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Land Rover Range Rover Velar

The Range Rover Velar marries sleek, pared-back styling with genuine off-road poise, so it looks at home in the city yet won’t flinch at rougher roads. Inside, a luxurious, tech-forward cabin pampers occupants while keeping the driving experience confidently in command — and yes, it somehow makes an SUV feel undeniably chic.

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MINI Countryman
Land Rover Range Rover Velar

Costs and Consumption

Price
31500 - 45300 £
Price
61900 - 87400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.8 L
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 10.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 - 16.8 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
432 - 462 km
Electric Range
63 km
Battery Capacity
64.60 kWh
Battery Capacity
15.40 kWh
co2
0 - 177 g/km
co2
110 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
62 - 83 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1620 - 2075 kg
Curb weight
2003 - 2280 kg
Trunk capacity
450 - 505 L
Trunk capacity
503 - 552 L
Length
4444 - 4447 mm
Length
4797 mm
Width
1843 mm
Width
1933 mm
Height
1635 - 1661 mm
Height
1657 - 1665 mm
Max trunk capacity
1450 - 1530 L
Max trunk capacity
1335 - 1358 L
Payload
460 - 500 kg
Payload
460 - 587 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 313 HP
Power HP
204 - 404 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
170 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
209 - 250 km/h
Torque
250 - 494 Nm
Torque
430 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
120 - 230 kW
Power kW
150 - 297 kW
Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3
Engine capacity
1997 - 2997 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
Brand
MINI
Brand
Land Rover
What drive types are available for the MINI Countryman?

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

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.