Volvo XC40 vs Mini Countryman
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Volvo XC40

$36,990 - $55,990

2024 price

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Mini Countryman

$45,900 - $77,800

2025 price

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Summary

2024 Volvo XC40

2025 Mini Countryman

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

Inline 4, 2.0L

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Electric range

485 km

7.7L/100km (combined)

Energy consumption

19.4 kWh/100km

Battery capacity

82.00 kWh

Seating

Likes

Cute kerb-side presence
Decent cabin space for class
Good driving range and energy consumption

Gorgeous Mini styling
Strong on-road performance
Lots of personalisation available

Dislikes

Ride comfort isn't there on long journeys
Loud cabin at higher speeds
Interior trims don't match grade level

Lacking a few features for a top-grade model
An expensive endeavour for a Mini
Not much separates the two trim levels

2024 Volvo XC40 Summary

The XC40 Recharge Twin Motor is the flagship model for the segment leading small electric SUV from Volvo.

Well positioned in terms of price, specifications and driving range, it continues to prove itself a fierce rival to the Mercedes-Benz EQA, Lexus UX and newcomer BMW iX1.

But does it bring its A-game to every attribute buyers in the small electric SUV segment demand? In this review, we put it to test to find out.

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2025 Mini Countryman Summary

The Mini Countryman is the not-so-mini cousin to the iconic and smaller Mini Cooper.

The new generation offers a larger body-size, fun new interiors and a whole suite of updated technology.

We're in the flagship John Cooper Works grade in Favoured trim to find out if this small SUV is still urban-friendly and fun after all of these changes.

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Deep dive comparison

2024 Volvo XC40 2025 Mini Countryman

Verdict

The Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Motor is a cute small electric SUV that offers a decent specs list and a sweet urban driving experience. It’s not the nicest ride on a longer journey but it does have a decent range to be able to tackle one, if needed. I didn’t love the interior design but there’s lots the XC40 gets right.

Verdict

The new Mini Countryman John Cooper Works in Favoured trim offers everything you’d expect it to - the iconic Mini styling, a powerful driving performance and a well-equipped cabin. It’s a wonderfully quick urban dweller that you can park anywhere but is just as happy on the open-road. For me, this is pure fun and offers more personality than a lot of its rivals.

Volvo XC40 vs Mini Countryman What's the difference?

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Volvo XC40 vs Mini Countryman
What's the difference?