MINI Countryman vs Subaru Solterra (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$130
- Countryman: 8 hp more, 1.7 in more rear legroom.
- Solterra: $849 a year less on energy, 7.3 cu ft more cargo.
- Countryman wins 6 of 12 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Countryman | Solterra | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $40,075 | $39,945 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 241 hp | 233 hp | Countryman |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 249 lb-ft | Countryman |
| MPG or MPGe | 27 mpg | 120 MPGe | Not scored |
| Energy cost a year | $1,422 | $573 | Solterra |
| EV range | N/A | 278 mi | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 56.2 cu ft | 63.5 cu ft | Solterra |
| Cargo, seats up | 25.0 cu ft | 23.8 cu ft | Countryman |
| Rear legroom | 37.0 in | 35.3 in | Countryman |
| Front legroom | 40.4 in | 42.1 in | Solterra |
| Length | 175.0 in | 184.6 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.6 in | 73.2 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,777 lb | 4,395 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | N/A | Not rated | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.3 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 6.2 s tested | 6.4 s estimate | Countryman |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | Countryman |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Countryman S ALL4 AWD $38,900 | Solterra Premium AWD $38,495 | $405 |
| Solterra Premium AWD $38,495 | Countryman S Oxford Edition ALL4 AWD $38,900 | $405 |
Cost to run
Solterra costs $5,225 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Countryman | Solterra |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $40,075 | $39,945 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,422 | $573 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,533 | $3,438 |
| Total, 6 years | $48,608 | $43,383 |
Charging cost estimated from MPGe.
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Solterra wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Solterra | 60% |
| Power | Countryman | 3% |
| Space | Solterra | 11% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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