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MINI Countryman vs Mazda 2 comparison

Compare performance (313 HP vs 115 HP), boot space and price (30,100 £ vs 14,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MINI Countryman or Mazda 2?

MINI Countryman vs Mazda 2: Key differences

MINI Countryman

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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Mazda 2

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially 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:

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 2 is substantially cheaper – starting at 14,200 £ , while the MINI Countryman costs 30,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,865 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 2 uses 4.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the MINI Countryman with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

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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 MINI Countryman offers substantially 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 considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Mazda 2 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MINI Countryman delivers substantially more torque with 494 Nm compared to 151 Nm. That’s about 343 Nm more.

Countryman

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 2 is substantially lighter – 1,099 kg compared to 1,570 kg. The difference is around 471 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MINI Countryman offers considerably 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 moderately more – 500 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 63 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

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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Jose
6 May 2026, 09:05:43

A less stressed engine, quality and simplicity in maintenance.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,100 - 39,800 £
Price
14,200 - 21,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
463 - 497 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 149 g/km
co2
107 - 122 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,570 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
1,099 - 1,120 kg
Trunk capacity
450 - 505 L
Trunk capacity
280 L
Length
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Length
4,080 mm
Width
1,843 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
-
Height
1,515 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
950 L
Payload
475 - 500 kg
Payload
420 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 313 HP
Power HP
75 - 115 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 12.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
171 - 200 km/h
Torque
230 - 494 Nm
Torque
143 - 151 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 230 kW
Power kW
55 - 85 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
MINI
Brand
Mazda
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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