FIAT 500X vs. MINI Countryman
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the FIAT 500X and MINI Countryman contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the FIAT 500X and the MINI Countryman.
When we compare the FIAT 500X's and the MINI Countryman's specifications and ratings, the FIAT 500X has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and base engine power. The MINI Countryman has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the FIAT 500X's and the MINI Countryman's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2023 FIAT 500X ranges from $21,169 to $31,026 while a used 2023 MINI Countryman is priced between $28,144 to $40,658. For a new model, the FIAT 500X's price is between $27,732 and $36,337, with the MINI Countryman priced between $36,096 and $43,175.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the FIAT 500X loses 36.3 percent of its value and the MINI Countryman loses 37.6 percent of its value. This means the FIAT 500X retains 1.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the MINI Countryman.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the FIAT 500X is 7.6 out of 10 while the MINI Countryman's quality rating is 7.6 out of 10. This results in the FIAT 500X being ranked 10 out of 20 Best Subcompact SUVs and the MINI Countryman being ranked 9 out of 20. Out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs, the FIAT 500X is ranked 41 and the MINI Countryman is ranked 40.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the FIAT 500X is 6.9 out of 10. For the MINI Countryman the reliability rating is 7.1 out of 10. This gives the MINI Countryman a slight advantage in reliability compared to the FIAT 500X.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the FIAT 500X’s base engine makes 177 horsepower, and the MINI Countryman base engine makes 134 horsepower. The 500X is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 381 miles. The Countryman is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 515 miles. This gives the MINI Countryman the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the FIAT 500X. The 500X uses regular unleaded, and the Countryman uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/subcompact SUVs, the MINI Countryman has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The FIAT 500X has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$27,732 - $36,337
Starting MSRP:
$29,505
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$25,483
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$19,650 - $34,950
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$36,096 - $43,175
Starting MSRP:
$29,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$25,483
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$19,650 - $34,950
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$27,516
Price Range:
$21,169 - $31,026
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$26,668
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$20,719 - $33,440
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
152
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
304
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$33,440
Price Range:
$28,144 - $40,658
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$26,668
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$20,719 - $33,440
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
56
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
15,123
# Good or Great Deals:
10
FIAT 500X Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
6.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
MINI Countryman Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for FIAT 500X
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
10.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
9.3 - 13
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
14.1%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for MINI Countryman
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
10.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
9.3 - 13
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
3.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.6 - 15.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.6 - 15.3
FIAT 500X Rankings
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65 out of / 67MINI Countryman Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 20Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
8 out of / 20Ranking
9 out of / 67Ranking
9 out of / 20Ranking
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60 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
FIAT 500X Trim Levels
Pop, Sport
MINI Countryman Trim Levels
Classic Cooper, Classic Cooper ALL4, Classic Cooper S, Classic Cooper S ALL4, Classic John Cooper Works ALL4, Cooper S, Cooper S ALL4, John Cooper Works ALL4
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
177 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
210 foot-lbs @ 2200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
134 hp @ 4500 rpm
Torque:
162 foot-lbs @ 1480 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.039 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 30 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
305 / 381 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
3
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 32 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
419 / 515 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.8 inches
Cargo Space:
14.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
32.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
103.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Cargo Space:
17.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
47.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
114.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3305 lbs
Width:
79.7 inches
Height:
63.7 inches
Length:
167.2 inches
Wheelbase:
101.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3443 lbs
Width:
78.8 inches
Height:
61.3 inches
Length:
169.7 inches
Wheelbase:
105.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/60R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/55R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Nero Cinema Clear Coat
Blue
Blu Venezia Metallic / Italia Blue
Gray
Grigio Moda Metallic
Red
Passione Red
White
Bianco Gelato Clear Coat
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black II Metallic
Blue
Island Blue Metallic
Gray
Moonwalk Grey Metallic
Red
Chili Red
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Carbon Black
