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2027 Kia Sportage vs 2027 MINI Countryman

The MINI Countryman wins clearly, 100 to 78.4, on fuel & range.

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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…

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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…

Verdict · default weights

2027 MINI Countryman

Clear win

The MINI Countryman wins clearly, 100 to 78.4, on fuel & range.

Fuel & range2027 MINI Countryman leads by 50.5
Category · weight2027 MINI Countrymanoverall 1002027 Kia Sportageoverall 78.4
Pricew 4no datano data
Fuel & rangew 310049.5
Safetyw 4100100
Space & cargow 2no datano data
Performancew 2no datano data
Tech & comfortw 3no datano data
Warrantyw 2no datano data
Overall10078.4

MINI Countryman: model-level data · Kia Sportage: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.

Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
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Specifications side by side

Trim-level specs appear here once the manufacturer's press kit is on file for both vehicles. EPA and NHTSA data are compared above.
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Safety record

NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAP

MINI Countryman

Safety Signal100 A
NHTSA overall
Frontal / side / rollover— / — / —
Recalls0
Owner complaints

Top recalls

No recalls on file.

Kia Sportage

Safety Signal100 A
NHTSA overall
Frontal / side / rollover— / — / —
Recalls0
Owner complaints1 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutElectrical System (1), Engine (1), Power Train (1)

Top recalls

No recalls on file.

Ownership

EPA, manufacturer warranty
MINI CountrymanKia Sportage
Price
Price range across trims
PowertrainsBEV, GASPHEV, HEV, GAS
EPA configuration comparedCountryman SE ALL4 (18 inch Wheels)Sportage Hybrid FWD
Combined mpg / MPGe9841
EPA annual fuel cost$800$1,500
EV range216 mi
Basic warranty
Powertrain warranty
Roadside assistance

Common questions

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Which 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.