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MINI Countryman vs Nissan Townstar comparison

Compare performance (313 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (30,100 £ vs 35,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MINI Countryman or Nissan Townstar?

MINI Countryman vs Nissan Townstar: Key differences

MINI Countryman

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Nissan Townstar

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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:

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

MINI Countryman is somewhat cheaper – starting at 30,100 £ , while the Nissan Townstar costs 35,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,760 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the MINI Countryman is markedly more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 20.7 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar. That’s a difference of about 5.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the MINI Countryman offers substantially more range – reaching up to 497 km, about 232 km more than the Nissan Townstar.

Townstar

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 122 HP. That’s roughly 191 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MINI Countryman is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Nissan Townstar takes 13.3 s. That’s about 7.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MINI Countryman delivers clearly more torque with 494 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 249 Nm more.

Countryman

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Nissan Townstar offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, MINI Countryman is clearly lighter – 1,570 kg compared to 2,041 kg. The difference is around 471 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MINI Countryman offers clearly more boot space – 460 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 460 L.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar carries slightly more – 594 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 94 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MINI Countryman is far ahead 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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Nissan Townstar

The Nissan Townstar is a pragmatic city companion that blends clever packaging with a calm, easygoing drive, making it ideal for urban errands and small-business hauls. It won't win any style contests, but its tidy interior, sensible features and no-nonsense character make it a genuinely useful buy for people who value practicality over pizzazz.

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Reviews Nissan Townstar

5 (1 Reviews)
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J
9 Oct 2025, 15:40:28

A fantastic model with true SUV character. Noticeably more space, generous luggage capacity and a high driving position — just like an SUV — and, best of all, finally a petrol engine (instead of the diesels the competition offers), which is a great alternative. LPG installation is possible, too.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,100 - 39,900 £
Price
35,800 - 37,700 £
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
20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
463 - 497 km
Electric Range
265 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 149 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,570 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
2,041 kg
Trunk capacity
450 - 460 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,843 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 500 kg
Payload
594 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
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 494 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
90 - 230 kW
Power kW
90 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
Nissan
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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