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MINI Countryman vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer comparison

Compare performance (313 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (30,100 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MINI Countryman or Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?

MINI Countryman vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer: Key differences

MINI Countryman

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • marginally lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is very slightly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the MINI Countryman costs 30,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 94 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the MINI Countryman with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the MINI Countryman is marginally more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 15.6 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer. That’s a difference of about 0.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the MINI Countryman offers a bit more range – reaching up to 497 km, about 52 km more than the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer.

Astra Sports Tourer

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 visibly more power – delivering 313 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 117 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 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer takes 7.7 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MINI Countryman delivers clearly more torque with 494 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 134 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is marginally lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,570 kg. The difference is around 132 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers noticeably more boot space – 597 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 137 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer carries very slightly more – 502 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 2 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer 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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Astra Sports Tourer

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 82 - 445 km
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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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Karl erik nilsson
18 Apr 2026, 22:29:44

Handsome and great value — no unnecessary luxury. Comfortable on the road and in the seats. A lot of car for the money; a vehicle you can trust.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,100 - 39,900 £
Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
463 - 497 km
Electric Range
82 - 445 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 149 g/km
co2
0 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,570 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
Trunk capacity
450 - 460 L
Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,843 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 500 kg
Payload
434 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 313 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 494 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 230 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
MINI
Brand
Vauxhall
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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