USA EV Comparison: Mini Countryman E vs Kia EV3 Standard Range

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production. The Kia EV3 Standard Range (2024-…) has a starting price of $30000, while the Mini Countryman E (2024-…) is not sold in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Mini Countryman E Kia EV3 Standard Range
Years of Production 2024-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Germany South Korea
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU, USA
Price USA (New) - Price USA (New) $30000
GCC Score 6.2 6

Range and Efficiency

While the Mini Countryman E (2024-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Kia EV3 Standard Range (2024-…).

Property Mini Countryman E Kia EV3 Standard Range
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 217 mi
Range (WLTP) 287 mi 255 mi
Range (GCC) 244 mi 211 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 66.5 kWh 58.3 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 64.7 kWh 55 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 26.5 kWh/100 mi 26.1 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.77 mi/kWh 3.84 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.2 6.6

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Mini Countryman E (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 128 kW, while the Kia EV3 Standard Range (2024-…) maxes out at 100 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property Mini Countryman E Kia EV3 Standard Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 128 kW 100 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 5.9 5.6

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Kia EV3 Standard Range (2024-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

Property Mini Countryman E Kia EV3 Standard Range
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 150 kW 150 kW
Motor Power (hp) 201 hp 201 hp
Motor Torque 184 lb-ft 209 lb-ft
0-60 mph 8.3 s 7.2 s
Top Speed 106 mph 105 mph
Performance Score 3.3 3.6

Dimensions

The Mini Countryman E (2024-…) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Kia EV3 Standard Range (2024-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Mini Countryman E Kia EV3 Standard Range
Length 174.5 in 169.3 in
Width (with Mirrors) 81.5 in - Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors) 72.6 in 72.8 in
Height 65.2 in 61.4 in
Wheelbase 106 in 105.5 in

Cargo and Towing

While the trunks are the same size in both cars, the Mini Countryman E (2024-…) provides more cargo room when the rear seats are folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Kia EV3 Standard Range (2024-…), but the Mini Countryman E (2024-…) doesn’t have one.

The Mini Countryman E (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Kia EV3 Standard Range (2024-…).

Property Mini Countryman E Kia EV3 Standard Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4277 lb 3968 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 16.2 ft3 16.2 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 51.2 ft3 44.1 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 0.9 ft3
Towing Capacity 1653 lb 1102 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 6.6 6
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