Mini Countryman E vs Kia EV3 Long Range

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Mini Countryman E (2024-…) has a starting price of €43500, compared to the Kia EV3 Long Range (2024-…), which starts at €41390.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Mini Countryman E Kia EV3 Long 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 Europe (New) €43500 €41390
GCC Score 6.2 6.6

Range and Efficiency

The Kia EV3 Long Range (2024-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Mini Countryman E (2024-…).

Property Mini Countryman E Kia EV3 Long Range
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 501 km
Range (WLTP) 462 km 600 km
Range (GCC) 393 km 493 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 66.5 kWh 81.4 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 64.7 kWh 78 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.5 kWh/100 km 15.8 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.07 km/kWh 6.32 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.3 8.8

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Kia EV3 Long Range (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 135 kW, while the Mini Countryman E (2024-…) maxes out at 128 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 Long Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 128 kW 135 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 5.8 6.3

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Kia EV3 Long Range (2024-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property Mini Countryman E Kia EV3 Long 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 250 Nm 283 Nm
0-100 km/h 8.6 s 7.7 s
Top Speed 170 km/h 170 km/h
Performance Score 3.3 3.5

Dimensions

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

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Mini Countryman E Kia EV3 Long Range
Length 4433 mm 4300 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2069 mm - Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1843 mm 1850 mm
Height 1656 mm 1560 mm
Wheelbase 2692 mm 2680 mm

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 Long Range (2024-…), but the Mini Countryman E (2024-…) doesn’t have one.

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

Property Mini Countryman E Kia EV3 Long Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1940 kg 1950 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 460 l 460 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1450 l 1250 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 25 l
Towing Capacity 750 kg 1000 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 6.6 6
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