Ford Explorer vs MINI Countryman (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$185
- Explorer: 59 hp more, 29.1 cu ft more cargo.
- Countryman: 3 mpg better, 0.3 s quicker to 60.
- Explorer wins 5 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Explorer | Countryman | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $40,260 | $40,075 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 241 hp | Explorer |
| Torque | 199 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | Countryman |
| MPG combined | 24 mpg | 27 mpg | Countryman |
| Cargo, max | 85.3 cu ft | 56.2 cu ft | Explorer |
| Cargo, seats up | 46.0 cu ft | 25.0 cu ft | Explorer |
| Rear legroom | 38.3 in | 37.0 in | Explorer |
| Front legroom | 43.0 in | 40.4 in | Explorer |
| Length | 198.7 in | 175.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 78.7 in | 72.6 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,360 lb | 3,777 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 5,000 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Seats | 6 to 7 | 5 | N/A |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 8.0 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 6.5 s estimate | 6.2 s tested | Countryman |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | Countryman |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Explorer Active RWD $38,465 | Countryman S Oxford Edition ALL4 AWD $38,900 | $435 |
| Countryman S ALL4 AWD $38,900 | Explorer Active w/100A Pkg RWD $38,465 | $435 |
Cost to run
Countryman costs $1,252 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Explorer | Countryman |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $40,260 | $40,075 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,600 | $1,422 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $9,600 | $8,533 |
| Total, 6 years | $49,860 | $48,608 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Explorer wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Countryman | 11% |
| Power | Explorer | 20% |
| Space | Explorer | 34% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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