2027 Kia Sorento vs 2027 MINI Countryman
The MINI Countryman wins clearly, 100 to 76, on fuel & range.
2027 Kia Sorento
The 2027 Kia Sorento is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid compact SUV. The most efficient version, the Sorento Hybrid FWD, is EPA-rated at 37 mpg combined. NHTSA lis…
2027 MINI Countryman
The 2027 MINI Countryman is sold in the U.S. as a electric and gas compact SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Countryman SE ALL…
2027 MINI Countryman
Clear winThe MINI Countryman wins clearly, 100 to 76, on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2027 MINI Countrymanoverall 100 | 2027 Kia Sorentooverall 76 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 44 |
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 100 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 100 | 76 |
MINI Countryman: model-level data · Kia Sorento: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPMINI Countryman
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Kia Sorento
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| MINI Countryman | Kia Sorento | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | BEV, GAS | HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Countryman SE ALL4 (18 inch Wheels) | Sorento Hybrid FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 98 | 37 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $800 | $1,700 |
| EV range | 216 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 MINI Countryman or the 2027 Kia Sorento?
The MINI Countryman wins clearly, 100 to 76, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 MINI Countryman scores 100 and the 2027 Kia Sorento 76. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 MINI Countryman or the 2027 Kia Sorento?
2027 MINI Countryman: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Kia Sorento: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.