2014 Mini Countryman

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Rating8.1

Ranked #2 in 

Subcompact Wagon
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$22,100 - $34,950
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

The rear seat room is quite generous for its segment

Rides stiff on bad roads

It gets some feature revisions for 2014

Plenty of customization options

The base engine delivers underwhelming acceleration

The fuel-efficient inline-4 engine on board

Specs & Features

$22,100

price

121 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

118 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm

torque

6-Speed Manual

transmission

1.6L 4cyl FWD 6M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the subcompact wagon, the 2014 MINI Countryman Wagon goes up against other notable names in the class, like the Fiat 500L and the Kia Soul. Available in a single trim, the Countryman starts off at a base price of MSRP of $22,100. Not all trims are built equal, however, as there is a single powertrain on offer. The standard engine is a 1.6L Inline-4 engine rated for 121 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque, this engine makes the Countryman capable of accelerating from a standstill to 60 mph in just 9.8 seconds and carries the capability to tow 1,565 pounds. One can also opt for a 1.6L turbocharged inline-4 engine. With 181 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. Both engines get paired to either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Buying Advice

With a standalone trim on offer, you almost get all the creature comforts. As standard, it gets heated mirrors, driver-adjustable settings for steering effort and engine response, ambient interior lighting, a tilt-and-telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel, air-conditioning, a six-speaker sound system with a CD player, height-adjustable driver and passenger seats, leatherette, Bluetooth phone, and audio connectivity and a few more features.

Trims

    Base
    $22,100 onwards
    • 17-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • AM/FM/HD/Satellite-Prep
    • Front manual air conditioning
    • Heated mirrors
    • Leatherette Seat trim
    • Remote keyless entry
    S
    $25,700 onwards
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    Cooper S
    $27,400 onwards
    • Engine: 1.6L 4cyl AWD 6M
    • Horsepower: 181 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 177 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.5 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 27 mpg
    John Cooper Works
    $34,950 onwards
    • Engine: 1.6L 4cyl AWD 6M
    • Horsepower: 208 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 192 lb.-ft. @ 1900 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.31 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 27 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$14,900- $20,500

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.26

Horsepower

130 hp @ 6300 rpm

Torque

118 lb.-ft. @ 4850 rpm

Capacity

5

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$19,195- $24,395

Gasoline

7.3

160 hp @ 5500 rpm

184 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

5

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$22,100- $34,950

Gasoline

8.09

208 hp @ 6000 rpm

192 lb.-ft. @ 1900 rpm

5

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$40,700- $49,200

Gasoline

8.14

220 hp @ 4450 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

5

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$16,900- $19,000

Gasoline

7.54

122 hp @ 5200 rpm

127 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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2014 Mini Countryman vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    9.8 sec--
    6.4 sec15.4 sec130 mph
    8.1 sec16.2 sec120 mph
    9.1 sec17.0 sec-
    2014 Kia Soul

    Ranked #4

    9.8 sec17.3 sec106 mph

    2014 Mini Countryman vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      25 mpg35 mpg31 mpg12.4 gal.347.2/434 mi.
      25 mpg33 mpg28 mpg13.2 gal.330/435.6 mi.
      25 mpg30 mpg27 mpg13.2 gal.330/396 mi.
      2014 Kia Soul

      Ranked #4

      24 mpg30 mpg26 mpg14.2 gal.340.8/426 mi.
      20 mpg27 mpg23 mpg16.1 gal.322/434.7 mi.

      2014 Mini Countryman vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        161.7 in.70.4 in.61.5 in.6 in.102.2 in.
        185.9 in.72.5 in.58 in.7.1 in.110.4 in.
        166.5 in.69.8 in.65.7 in.4.7 in.102.8 in.
        2014 Kia Soul

        Ranked #3

        163 in.70.9 in.63 in.5.9 in.101.2 in.
        156.7 in.66.7 in.65 in.6.3 in.99.6 in.

        2014 Mini Countryman vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          16.5 cu.ft.90.2 cu.ft.42.2 cu.ft.
          23.1 cu.ft.99.7 cu.ft.68 cu.ft.
          2014 Kia Soul

          Ranked #2

          24.2 cu.ft.101 cu.ft.61.3 cu.ft.
          11.4 cu.ft.97.7 cu.ft.58.1 cu.ft.
          27.6 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.50.5 cu.ft.

          2014 Mini Countryman vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            42.2 cu.ft.16.5 cu.ft.42.2 cu.ft.-
            58.1 cu.ft.11.4 cu.ft.58.1 cu.ft.79 ft.
            50.5 cu.ft.27.6 cu.ft.50.5 cu.ft.67 ft.
            2014 Kia Soul

            Ranked #4

            61.3 cu.ft.24.2 cu.ft.61.3 cu.ft.-
            68 cu.ft.23.1 cu.ft.68 cu.ft.67 ft.

            2014 Mini Countryman vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              860 lbs.2954 lbs.
              -3203 lbs.
              2014 Kia Soul

              Ranked #1

              -2714 lbs.
              860 lbs.2789 lbs.
              1102 lbs.3891 lbs.

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