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MINI Countryman vs Volvo V60 comparison

Compare performance (313 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (30,100 £ vs 51,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MINI Countryman or Volvo V60?

MINI Countryman vs Volvo V60: Key differences

MINI Countryman

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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • a bit lighter
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Volvo V60

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  • a bit more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

MINI Countryman is considerably cheaper – starting at 30,100 £ , while the Volvo V60 costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,335 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V60 uses 2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the MINI Countryman with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the MINI Countryman offers clearly more range – reaching up to 497 km, about 398 km more than the Volvo V60.

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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 Volvo V60 offers a bit more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 37 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V60 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the MINI Countryman takes 5.6 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V60 delivers slightly more torque with 589 Nm compared to 494 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm more.

Countryman

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, MINI Countryman is a bit lighter – 1,570 kg compared to 1,734 kg. The difference is around 164 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo V60 offers slightly more boot space – 519 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 59 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo V60 carries barely more – 506 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V60 comes out modestly ahead 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.

from £51,400
V60

Volvo V60

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2 - 6.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 99 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

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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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Volvo V60

The Volvo V60 blends elegant Scandinavian design with a practical estate layout, making it a composed and sensible choice for buyers who want style without sacrifice. Inside, a serene cabin, clever safety features and a supple ride turn daily commutes and weekend getaways into effortless, grown-up motoring.

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Reviews Volvo V60

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Michael Hauser
2 Oct 2025, 08:00:10

I drive a V60 T6 TE e‑AWD Inscription MY 2022

Overall I'm very satisfied with it.

Positives +
+ Safety
+ Performance
+ Fuel consumption
+ Service and running costs
+ Driving feel (still has a bit of the Swedish tank about it)
+ Average consumption 5.2 l/100 km

Negatives -
- 180 km/h limiter, supposedly due to excessive centrifugal forces on the electric motor
- Thinner side windows than the predecessor
- Still very firm suspension
- 8‑speed automatic (feels like the car is always shifting)
- Volvo's own customer service has massively deteriorated in recent years (their new motto seems to be "take it or leave it")

As a long‑time Volvo customer, this will be my last Volvo — I'm not willing to go along with the (now purely electric and largely China‑produced) madness.

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MINI Countryman
Volvo V60

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,100 - 39,900 £
Price
51,400 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2 - 6.2 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
99 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 149 g/km
co2
45 - 140 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
1,734 - 2,070 kg
Trunk capacity
450 - 460 L
Trunk capacity
519 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,843 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 500 kg
Payload
460 - 506 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 313 HP
Power HP
197 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 494 Nm
Torque
300 - 589 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 230 kW
Power kW
145 - 247 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
MINI
Brand
Volvo
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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