MINI Countryman vs. MINI Paceman
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the MINI Countryman and MINI Paceman 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 Paceman.
When comparing the MINI Countryman's and the MINI Paceman's specifications and ratings, the MINI Countryman has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The MINI Countryman and MINI Paceman have the same fuel efficiency base engine power. Based on this comparison of the MINI Countryman's and the MINI Paceman's specifications and ratings, the MINI Countryman is a better car than the MINI Paceman.
Pricing: A used 2016 MINI Countryman ranges from $9,998 to $19,996 while a used 2016 MINI Paceman is priced between $10,995 to $19,342.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the MINI Countryman and the MINI Paceman makes 121 horsepower. Both the Countryman and the Paceman are rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 397 miles. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The MINI Countryman and MINI Paceman are comparable in regards to front leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
22750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
19914
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
17695 - 22750
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
23550
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
15044
Price Range:
9998 - 19996
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
13533
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
11304 - 16247
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
96
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
91924
# Good or Great Deals:
32
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
15068
Price Range:
10995 - 19342
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
75962
# Good or Great Deals:
0
MINI Countryman Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.630163 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.160326 / 10
Safety:
Not available
MINI Paceman Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for MINI Countryman
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
3.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.9 - 6.0
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.031
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for MINI Paceman
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.0
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.001
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1682689577228216
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.9 - 7.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1312751606021203
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
MINI Countryman Rankings
Ranking
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8 out of / 67Ranking
8 out of / 21Ranking
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11 out of / 21Ranking
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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 Paceman Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
MINI Countryman Trim Levels
Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper S ALL4, John Cooper Works ALL4
MINI Paceman Trim Levels
Cooper, 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
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:
121 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
118 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.041 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
121 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
118 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.041 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 32 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
335 / 397 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 32 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
335 / 397 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
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
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
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
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 Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
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 Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.1 inches
Cargo Space:
16.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
41.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
103.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52 inches
Cargo Space:
11.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
38.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2954 lbs
Width:
78.5 inches
Height:
61.5 inches
Length:
161.7 inches
Wheelbase:
102.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2940 lbs
Width:
78.5 inches
Height:
59.9 inches
Length:
162.2 inches
Wheelbase:
102.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
205/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P205/55R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Absolute Black Metallic
Blue
Cosmic Blue Metallic / Kite Blue Metallic / Starlight Blue Metallic
Brown
Brilliant Copper Metallic
Gray
Earl Gray Metallic / Midnight Gray Metallic
Green
Jungle Green Metallic
Red
Blazing Red Metallic
Silver
Crystal Silver Metallic
White
Light White
Exterior Colors
Black
Absolute Black Metallic
Blue
Starlight Blue Metallic
Brown
Brilliant Copper Metallic
Gray
Midnight Gray Metallic
Green
Jungle Green Metallic
Red
Blazing Red Metallic
Silver
Crystal Silver Metallic
White
Light White
Interior Colors
Beige
Polar Beige
Black
Carbon Black / Championship Red
Brown
Light Coffee / Light Tobacco
Red
Pure Red
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Carbon Black / Championship Red / Hot Cross Carbon Black
Brown
Not available
Red
Red Copper/Carbon Black
Gray
Satellite Grey