2027 Kia Sportage vs 2027 MINI Countryman
The MINI Countryman wins clearly, 100 to 78.4, on fuel & range.
2027 Kia Sportage
The 2027 Kia Sportage is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid, hybrid and gas compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sport…
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 78.4, on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2027 MINI Countrymanoverall 100 | 2027 Kia Sportageoverall 78.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 49.5 |
| 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 | 78.4 |
MINI Countryman: model-level data · Kia Sportage: 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 Sportage
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| MINI Countryman | Kia Sportage | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | BEV, GAS | PHEV, HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Countryman SE ALL4 (18 inch Wheels) | Sportage Hybrid FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 98 | 41 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $800 | $1,500 |
| 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 Sportage?
The MINI Countryman wins clearly, 100 to 78.4, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 MINI Countryman scores 100 and the 2027 Kia Sportage 78.4. 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 Sportage?
2027 MINI Countryman: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Kia Sportage: 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.