2023 MINI Countryman 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

4.9s

176 SUVs (2023). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2023 MINI Countryman: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
Trim	Engine	hp	Torque	Curb weight	hp per ton	lb per hp	0-60 and basis	Transmission	Drivetrain	MSRP
John Cooper Works ALL4 AWD	2.0L 4-cyl	301 hp	331 lb-ft	3,688 lb	163	12.3	4.9 sTested	8-speed automatic	AWD	$44,900
Classic John Cooper Works ALL4 AWD	2.0L 4-cyl	301 hp	331 lb-ft	3,618 lb	166	12.0	5.1 sEstimate	8-speed automatic	AWD	$41,500
Cooper SE ALL4 AWD	1.5L 3-cyl plug-in hybrid	221 hp	284 lb-ft	3,926 lb	113	17.8	6.5 sTested	6-speed automatic	AWD	$41,500
Cooper S ALL4 AWD	2.0L 4-cyl	189 hp	206 lb-ft	3,618 lb	104	19.1	7.1 sTested	8-speed automatic	AWD	$37,500
Cooper S FWD	2.0L 4-cyl	189 hp	206 lb-ft	3,413 lb	111	18.1	7.2 sTested	7-speed DCT	FWD	$35,500
Classic Cooper S ALL4 AWD	2.0L 4-cyl	189 hp	206 lb-ft	3,618 lb	104	19.1	7.4 sEstimate	8-speed automatic	AWD	$33,900
Classic Cooper S FWD	2.0L 4-cyl	189 hp	206 lb-ft	3,413 lb	111	18.1	7.7 sEstimate	7-speed DCT	FWD	$31,900
Cooper FWD	1.5L 3-cyl	134 hp	162 lb-ft	3,443 lb	78	25.7	9.3 sTested	7-speed DCT	FWD	$32,600
Classic Cooper ALL4 AWD	1.5L 3-cyl	134 hp	162 lb-ft	3,545 lb	76	26.5	9.5 sEstimate	8-speed automatic	AWD	$31,600
Cooper ALL4 AWD	1.5L 3-cyl	134 hp	162 lb-ft	3,545 lb	76	26.5	9.6 sTested	8-speed automatic	AWD	$34,600
Classic Cooper FWD	1.5L 3-cyl	134 hp	162 lb-ft	3,443 lb	78	25.7	10.2 sEstimate	7-speed DCT	FWD	$29,600
Plug-in Hybrid Cooper SE ALL4 AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	6-speed automatic	AWD	$42,700

Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.

Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.

4 engines offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
Engine	Trims	hp	Cheapest trim	MSRP	Price step	Fuel a year	Fuel vs base
1.5L 3-cyl	4	134 hp	Classic Cooper FWD	$29,600	Base	$1,371	Base
2.0L 4-cyl	4	189 hp	Classic Cooper S FWD	$31,900	+$2,300	$1,371	$0
1.5L 3-cyl plug-in hybrid	1	221 hp	Cooper SE ALL4 AWD	$41,500	+$9,600	$1,131	-$240
2.0L 4-cyl	2	301 hp	Classic John Cooper Works ALL4 AWD	$41,500	$0	$1,477	+$105

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in hybrids: 50% electric miles.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
Transmission	Trims	Cheapest trim	MSRP	Quickest 0-60
8-speed automatic	6	Classic Cooper ALL4 AWD	$31,600	4.9 s
7-speed DCT	4	Classic Cooper FWD	$29,600	7.2 s
6-speed automatic	2	Cooper SE ALL4 AWD	$41,500	6.5 s

Compared with the Classic Cooper FWD: 134 hp, 28 mpg, $29,600. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.

2023 rivals with more hp and better mpg
Model	Trim	hp	mpg	MSRP	0-60
Mazda CX-30	Select AWD	191 hp	29 mpg	$25,250	8.8 s
Chevrolet Trailblazer	ACTIV FWD	155 hp	31 mpg	$26,200	N/A
Subaru Forester	AWD	182 hp	29 mpg	$26,395	8.5 s
Kia Seltos	EX AWD	146 hp	29 mpg	$26,640	8.2 s
Nissan Rogue Sport	FWD S	201 hp	33 mpg	$27,360	N/A
Kia Sportage	Hybrid LX FWD	177 hp	43 mpg	$27,490	N/A

Cheapest 6 of 17.

Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.

Most horsepower of any trim.

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

2023 MINI Countryman: 2.9 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2023 MINI Countryman.

Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.