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MINI Countryman vs Subaru Crosstrek comparison

Compare performance (313 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (30,100 £ vs 29,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MINI Countryman or Subaru Crosstrek?

MINI Countryman vs Subaru Crosstrek: Key differences

MINI Countryman

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Subaru Crosstrek

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Subaru Crosstrek is marginally cheaper – starting at 29,800 £ , while the MINI Countryman costs 30,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 265 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MINI Countryman uses 5.9 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

Crosstrek

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 clearly more power – delivering 313 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 177 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 Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.8 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MINI Countryman delivers substantially more torque with 494 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 312 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, MINI Countryman is only slightly lighter – 1,570 kg compared to 1,595 kg. The difference is around 25 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MINI Countryman offers visibly more boot space – 460 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 145 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Crosstrek carries very slightly more – 505 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MINI Countryman is clearly superior 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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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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,100 - 39,900 £
Price
29,800 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 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
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 149 g/km
co2
174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
48 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,570 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
450 - 460 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
-
Length
4,495 mm
Width
1,843 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
1,600 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,297 - 1,314 L
Payload
475 - 500 kg
Payload
472 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 313 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
198 km/h
Torque
230 - 494 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 230 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
MINI
Brand
Subaru
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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