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MINI Countryman vs Vauxhall Grandland – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether MINI Countryman or Vauxhall Grandland fits your lifestyle better.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

MINI Countryman has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31500 £, while the Vauxhall Grandland costs 32600 £. That’s a price difference of around 1020 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Grandland manages with 2.60 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the MINI Countryman with 4.60 L. The difference is about 2 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the MINI Countryman: with 15.70 kWh per 100 km, it’s a bit more efficient than the Vauxhall Grandland with 17.80 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2.10 kWh.

As for range, the Vauxhall Grandland performs clearly perceptible better – achieving up to 694 km, about 232 km more than the MINI Countryman.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Grandland has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 325 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 12 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the MINI Countryman is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the Vauxhall Grandland takes 6.10 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the MINI Countryman performs to a small extent better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Vauxhall Grandland tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Grandland pulls slight stronger with 509 Nm compared to 494 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm difference.

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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 barely noticeable lighter – 1620 kg compared to 1675 kg. The difference is around 55 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Vauxhall Grandland offers barely noticeable more room – 550 L compared to 505 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Grandland performs barely noticeable better – up to 1645 L, which is about 115 L more than the MINI Countryman.

When it comes to payload, MINI Countryman slight takes the win – 500 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Vauxhall Grandland proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Vauxhall Grandland is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Vauxhall Grandland

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.6 - 5.6 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.8 - 18.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 82 - 694 km
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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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Vauxhall Grandland

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The Opel Grandland feels like a sensible, well-rounded SUV — neat styling, a spacious cabin and a composed ride that turns daily driving into a quietly pleasant experience. It’s a smart choice for buyers who want modern tech, good economy and a dash of German practicality without shouting for attention.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31500 - 45300 £
Price
32600 - 51400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.8 L
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 5.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 - 16.8 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.6 kWh
Electric Range
432 - 462 km
Electric Range
82 - 694 km
Battery Capacity
64.60 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 177 g/km
co2
0 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 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
1675 - 2325 kg
Trunk capacity
450 - 505 L
Trunk capacity
485 - 550 L
Length
4444 - 4447 mm
Length
4650 mm
Width
1843 mm
Width
1905 - 1934 mm
Height
1635 - 1661 mm
Height
1665 mm
Max trunk capacity
1450 - 1530 L
Max trunk capacity
1580 - 1645 L
Payload
460 - 500 kg
Payload
425 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 313 HP
Power HP
145 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
170 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 220 km/h
Torque
250 - 494 Nm
Torque
230 - 509 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
120 - 230 kW
Power kW
107 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, B
Brand
MINI
Brand
Vauxhall

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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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