MINI Countryman vs. Hyundai KONA Electric
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the MINI Countryman and Hyundai KONA Electric 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 MINI Countryman and the Hyundai KONA Electric.
When comparing the MINI Countryman's and the Hyundai KONA Electric's specifications and ratings, the MINI Countryman has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Hyundai KONA Electric 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 interior volume. Based on this comparison of the MINI Countryman's and the Hyundai KONA Electric's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai KONA Electric is a better car than the MINI Countryman.
Pricing: A used 2025 MINI Countryman ranges from $39,229 to $50,475 while a used 2025 Hyundai KONA Electric is priced between $26,586 to $39,171. For a new model, the MINI Countryman's price is between $46,647 and $51,560, with the Hyundai KONA Electric priced between $30,769 and $43,355.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the MINI Countryman loses 59.8 percent of its value and the Hyundai KONA Electric loses 57.8 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai KONA Electric retains 2.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the MINI Countryman.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the MINI Countryman’s base engine makes 308 horsepower, and the Hyundai KONA Electric base engine makes 133 horsepower. The Countryman is rated to deliver an average of 99 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 212 miles. The KONA Electric is rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 200 miles.This gives the Hyundai KONA Electric the advantage in fuel efficiency and the MINI Countryman the advantage in maximum range. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the Countryman is 8.25 hours (240V), while the charge time for the KONA Electric is 43 hours (120V).
Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai KONA Electric has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The MINI Countryman has the advantage in the area of front head room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
46647 - 51560
Starting MSRP:
45200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
39225
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
32875 - 45200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
30769 - 43355
Starting MSRP:
32875
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
39225
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
32875 - 45200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
45940
Price Range:
39229 - 50475
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
39162
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
32136 - 45940
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
930
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
2753
# Good or Great Deals:
123
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
32136
Price Range:
26586 - 39171
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
39162
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
32136 - 45940
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
27416
Depreciation %:
0.60655503
Resale Value $:
17784
Residual Value %:
0.39344497
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
0.5959511
Category Depreciation Range:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
0.58343923 - 0.60655503
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
19181
Depreciation %:
0.58343923
Resale Value $:
13694
Residual Value %:
0.41656077
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
0.5959511
Category Depreciation Range:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
0.58343923 - 0.60655503
MINI Countryman Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Hyundai KONA Electric Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for MINI Countryman
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai KONA Electric
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.801678973122877
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
2.4 - 5.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.3648078893976887
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
2.4 - 5.0
MINI Countryman Rankings
Ranking
13 out of / 65Ranking
14 out of / 59Ranking
15 out of / 65Ranking
21 out of / 65Ranking
32 out of / 65Ranking
33 out of / 65Ranking
39 out of / 65Ranking
54 out of / 65Ranking
54 out of / 65Ranking
59 out of / 65Hyundai KONA Electric Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 59Ranking
8 out of / 65Ranking
13 out of / 65Ranking
19 out of / 65Ranking
26 out of / 65Ranking
43 out of / 65Ranking
48 out of / 65Ranking
62 out of / 65Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
MINI Countryman Trim Levels
Cooper SE ALL4
Hyundai KONA Electric Trim Levels
Limited, N Line, SE, SEL
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:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
308 hp
Torque:
364 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
133 hp
Torque:
188 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.037 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
MPGe:
99 / 94 / 96
Range (city/hwy):
212 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
66.5 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
8.25 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
MPGe:
127 / 105 / 118
Range (city/hwy):
200 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
48.6 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
43 hours (120V)
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Cargo Space:
24.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
56.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
120.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Cargo Space:
25.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
63.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
124.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4588 lbs
Width:
81.5 inches
Height:
64.6 inches
Length:
175 inches
Wheelbase:
106 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3571 lbs
Width:
71.9 inches
Height:
62 inches
Length:
171.5 inches
Wheelbase:
104.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/55R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/60R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black II Metallic
Blue
Blazing Blue Metallic / Indigo Sunset Blue Metallic / Slate Blue
Green
British Racing Green IV Metallic / Smokey Green
Red
Chili Red II
Silver
Melting Silver III Metallic
White
Nanuq White Metallic
Gray
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Abyss Black Pearl
Blue
Meta Blue Pearl
Green
Mirage Green
Red
Ultimate Red Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
Atlas White
Gray
Cyber Gray Metallic / Ecotronic Gray Metallic
Yellow
Neoteric Yellow
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black/Blue
Brown
Vintage Brown
Gray
Dark Petrol / Grey/Blue
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Gray
