MINI Countryman vs. Volvo XC40
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the MINI Countryman and Volvo XC40 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 Volvo XC40.
When we compare the MINI Countryman's and the Volvo XC40's specifications and ratings, the MINI Countryman has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the MINI Countryman's and the Volvo XC40's specifications and ratings, the MINI Countryman is a better car than the Volvo XC40.
Pricing: For a new model, the MINI Countryman's price is between $41,610 and $51,855, with the Volvo XC40 priced between $44,945 and $54,200.
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 Volvo XC40 loses 48.3 percent of its value. This means the MINI Countryman retains 2.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volvo XC40.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the MINI Countryman’s base engine makes 241 horsepower, and the Volvo XC40 base engine makes 194 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: The Volvo XC40 has an average safety rating of 5 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:
44945 - 54200
Starting MSRP:
39900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
40750
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
26100 - 49900
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:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
45657
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
29166 - 57767
# 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
Volvo XC40 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 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 Volvo XC40
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
13.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
13.4 - 13.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
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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2 out of / 21Ranking
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3 out of / 17Ranking
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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 / 67Volvo XC40 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 10Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
8 out of / 64Ranking
8 out of / 12Ranking
14 out of / 68Ranking
18 out of / 68Ranking
37 out of / 68Ranking
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52 out of / 68Ranking
54 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
MINI Countryman Trim Levels
John Cooper Works ALL4, S ALL4
Volvo XC40 Trim Levels
B4 Core Dark, B4 Plus Dark, B5 Core Bright, B5 Core Dark, B5 Plus Bright, B5 Plus Dark, B5 Ultra Black Edition, B5 Ultra Bright, B5 Ultra Dark
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):
5 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:
194 hp @ 4800 rpm
Torque:
221 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
Not yet available
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 / AWD
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:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
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:
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:
37.8 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:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
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:
Not yet available
Width:
Not yet available
Height:
Not yet available
Length:
Not yet available
Wheelbase:
106.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
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:
inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
Not yet available
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
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Cloud Blue / Denim Blue Metallic
Green
Forest Lake Green Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Aurora Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic
Beige
Sand Dune Metallic
Gray
Vapour Grey Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black/Blue / JCW Black
Brown
Vintage Brown
Gray
Dark Petrol / Grey/Blue
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Charcoal
Brown
Not available
Gray
Grey Melange City Block in Charcoal Interior
