MINI Countryman vs Volvo XC40
The Mini Countryman and Volvo XC40 are characterful compact premium SUVs cross-shopped by buyers who want personality and style over the obvious German choices. Both stand out in a crowded class.
The Countryman brings Mini’s fun-to-drive character, distinctive design and a premium, quirky cabin. The XC40 offers Scandinavian minimalism, a roomier, more practical interior and Volvo’s strong safety story.
Bottom line: Pick the Countryman for style and driving fun; pick the XC40 for space, comfort and safety.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 258,888 | RM 268,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | Germany | Malaysia |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | Electric | 1,969 cc |
| Power | 313 hp | 263 hp |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Transmission | — | Geartronic Automatic Transmission |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 s | 6.4 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.7 L/100km |
| Electric range | 432 km | — |
| CO2 | — | 50 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,433 mm | 4,425 mm |
| Width | 1,843 mm | 1,863 mm |
| Height | 1,656 mm | 1,658 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 2,702 mm |
| Boot | 460 L | 460 L |
| Battery | 66.5 kWh | 49 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | — |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 yrs | 5 yrs |
| Road tax / year | RM 335 | RM 428 |



