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MINI Countryman vs Toyota Corolla Cross comparison

Compare performance (313 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (30,100 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MINI Countryman or Toyota Corolla Cross?

MINI Countryman vs Toyota Corolla Cross: Key differences

MINI Countryman

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space

Toyota Corolla Cross

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • slightly lighter

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 barely cheaper – starting at 30,100 £ , while the Toyota Corolla Cross costs 31,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,620 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MINI Countryman uses 4.6 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Cross with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Corolla Cross

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 clearly more power – delivering 313 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 133 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MINI Countryman is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Toyota Corolla Cross takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

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, Toyota Corolla Cross is slightly lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 1,570 kg. The difference is around 190 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MINI Countryman offers slightly more boot space – 505 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Corolla Cross carries somewhat more – 560 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 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, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 313 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 463 - 497 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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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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The Toyota Corolla Cross takes the familiar Corolla recipe, lifts it up and dresses it in SUV clothes — sensible, comfortable and blessedly unflashy. It won’t thrill the enthusiast, but its easy manners, clever packaging and dependable feel make it an ideal everyday car for shoppers who prefer sense over sass.

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Henk
13 Feb 2026, 15:47:52

Very good in terms of power. Less good on sound and getting in because of a protruding dashboard.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,100 - 45,300 £
Price
31,700 - 41,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
463 - 497 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 177 g/km
co2
112 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,570 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,500 kg
Trunk capacity
450 - 505 L
Trunk capacity
414 - 425 L
Length
4,444 - 4,447 mm
Length
-
Width
1,843 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
1,645 - 1,661 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,450 - 1,530 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
460 - 500 kg
Payload
515 - 560 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 313 HP
Power HP
140 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10 s
Max Speed
208 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 494 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 230 kW
Power kW
103 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
MINI
Brand
Toyota
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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