MINI Countryman vs. MINI Hardtop 2 Door
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the MINI Countryman and MINI Hardtop 2 Door 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 MINI Hardtop 2 Door.
When we compare the MINI Countryman's and the MINI Hardtop 2 Door's specifications and ratings, the MINI Countryman has the advantage in the areas of reliability and base engine power. The MINI Hardtop 2 Door 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 overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the MINI Countryman's and the MINI Hardtop 2 Door's specifications and ratings, the MINI Hardtop 2 Door is a better car than the MINI Countryman.
Pricing: A used 2026 MINI Countryman ranges from $41,490 to $50,600 while a used 2026 MINI Hardtop 2 Door is priced between $33,550 to $43,275. For a new model, the MINI Countryman's price is between $41,610 and $51,855, with the MINI Hardtop 2 Door priced between $34,236 and $45,724.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the MINI Countryman loses 45.9 percent of its value and the MINI Hardtop 2 Door loses 38.3 percent of its value. This means the MINI Hardtop 2 Door retains 7.6 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 MINI Countryman is 8.0 out of 10 while the MINI Hardtop 2 Door's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the MINI Countryman being ranked 2 out of 21 Best Subcompact SUVs and the MINI Hardtop 2 Door being ranked 26 out of 37 Best Small Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the MINI Countryman is 7.8 out of 10. For the MINI Hardtop 2 Door the reliability rating is 7.5 out of 10. This gives the MINI Countryman a slight advantage in reliability compared to the MINI Hardtop 2 Door.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the MINI Countryman’s base engine makes 241 horsepower, and the MINI Hardtop 2 Door base engine makes 161 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: The MINI Hardtop 2 Door has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
41610 - 51855
Starting MSRP:
38900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
27500
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
21600 - 38900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
34236 - 45724
Starting MSRP:
29500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
32050
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
29500 - 34600
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
44719
Price Range:
41490 - 50600
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
32681
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
28663 - 44719
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
38658
Price Range:
33550 - 43275
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
41179
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
38658 - 43700
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
MINI Countryman Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
MINI Hardtop 2 Door Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for MINI Countryman
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
12.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
12.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
9.1 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.011
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for MINI Hardtop 2 Door
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.7
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
13.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
11.7 - 15.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.004
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
MINI Countryman Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 21Ranking
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3 out of / 17Ranking
3 out of / 17Ranking
6 out of / 14Ranking
8 out of / 67Ranking
8 out of / 21Ranking
11 out of / 67Ranking
11 out of / 21Ranking
11 out of / 21Ranking
12 out of / 21Ranking
14 out of / 67Ranking
14 out of / 14Ranking
16 out of / 56Ranking
16 out of / 21Ranking
17 out of / 67Ranking
23 out of / 67Ranking
26 out of / 67Ranking
27 out of / 67Ranking
45 out of / 67Ranking
45 out of / 56Ranking
49 out of / 67Ranking
55 out of / 67MINI Hardtop 2 Door Rankings
Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
9 out of / 37Ranking
10 out of / 37Ranking
10 out of / 13Ranking
11 out of / 22Ranking
12 out of / 37Ranking
13 out of / 22Ranking
18 out of / 37Ranking
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26 out of / 37Ranking
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27 out of / 37Ranking
29 out of / 37Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
MINI Countryman Trim Levels
John Cooper Works ALL4, S ALL4
MINI Hardtop 2 Door Trim Levels
Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper S Signature Trim, Cooper Signature Trim, John Cooper Works, John Cooper Works Signature Trim, Oxford Edition
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
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):
4 out of 5 Stars
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:
241 hp @ 4500 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
161 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
184 foot-lbs @ 1520 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
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
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
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:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
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:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
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:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Cargo Space:
25 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
56.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
51.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
30.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
49.1 inches
Cargo Space:
8.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
34.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
89.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3777 lbs
Width:
81.5 inches
Height:
65.2 inches
Length:
175 inches
Wheelbase:
106 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3014 lbs
Width:
77.6 inches
Height:
57.2 inches
Length:
152.6 inches
Wheelbase:
98.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 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:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/45R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black II Metallic
Blue
Blazing Blue Metallic / Indigo Sunset Blue Metallic / Slate Blue Metallic
Green
British Racing Green IV Metallic / Smokey Green Metallic
Red
Chili Red II
Silver
Melting Silver III Metallic
White
Nanuq White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black II Metallic
Blue
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Chili Red II
Silver
Melting Silver III Metallic
White
Nanuq White Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black/Blue / JCW Black
Brown
Vintage Brown
Gray
Dark Petrol / Grey/Blue
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black/Blue
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
