Compare the MINI Countryman JCW vs MINI Cooper
AI generated from our expert reviews
Choosing between these models comes down to what you need from your everyday drive. The MINI Countryman JCW is longer and more powerful than the MINI Cooper, and it also provides a bigger boot and more luggage room with the rear seats folded down. On the other hand, the MINI Cooper uses less fuel. Out on twisty roads, both cars deliver plenty of grip through bends, though both leave you wanting more feedback through the steering wheel. Around town, you will feel the bumps through their firm suspension setups in either car. Inside, both cabins feature a circular display where Apple CarPlay and Android Auto appear somewhat awkwardly in a box in the middle of the screen.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 Best | Number of seats 4 |
| Boot space, seats up 505 litres (4 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 210 litres (1 suitcase) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,530 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 725 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,447 mm x 1,843 mm x 1,645 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,036 mm x 1,744 mm x 1,464 mm |
| Towing capacity 750 kg | Towing capacity — |
| First year tax rate £2,270 | First year tax rate £560 Best |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Drive type Four wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 2.0 ALL4 Auto | Engine name 1.5 Auto |
| Engine size 2.0 L Petrol • 300 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 122 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Four wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 7 | Forward gears 7 |
| Acceleration 5.4 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 9.3 s (0-60 mph) |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 Best | Number of seats 4 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 3 |
| Boot (seats up) 505 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 210 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,530 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 725 litres |
| Length 4,447 mm | Length 4,036 mm |
| Width 1,843 mm | Width 1,744 mm |
| Height 1,645 mm | Height 1,464 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.69 m | Wheelbase 2.57 m |
| Turning circle 11.8 m | Turning circle 11.4 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.