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MINI MINI vs Volvo XC60 comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (24,900 £ vs 58,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MINI MINI or Volvo XC60?

MINI MINI vs Volvo XC60: Key differences

MINI MINI

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly lighter
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Volvo XC60

4.7 (7 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MINI

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.

MINI MINI is substantially cheaper – starting at 24,900 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 58,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,420 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 uses 1.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the MINI MINI with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the MINI MINI offers significantly more range – reaching up to 391 km, about 312 km more than the Volvo XC60.

XC60

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 XC60 offers clearly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 148 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC60 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the MINI MINI takes 5.9 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC60 delivers considerably more torque with 669 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 289 Nm more.

MINI

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 MINI is significantly lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 2,150 kg. The difference is around 815 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC60 carries moderately more – 510 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo XC60 is clearly 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.

from £58,300
XC60

Volvo XC60

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 335 - 406 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 79 km
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MINI MINI

The MINI is a cheeky, joyfully small hatch that turns even the most humdrum commute into something worth smiling about. It serves up go-kart handling, a stylish cabin and near-endless customization, making it a perfect pick for drivers who want personality packed into a compact package.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,900 - 37,700 £
Price
58,300 - 71,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.8 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
293 - 391 km
Electric Range
79 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 155 g/km
co2
59 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible, Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,730 kg
Curb weight
2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
210 - 275 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,744 - 1,756 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
345 - 445 kg
Payload
510 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 258 HP
Power HP
335 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 8.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 380 Nm
Torque
589 - 669 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 190 kW
Power kW
247 - 299 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
MINI
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the MINI MINI have?

The MINI MINI is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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