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

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 Standard Range (2024-…), which starts at €35990.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

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-…).

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.

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

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

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.

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-…).