Ford Everest vs MINI Countryman
Verdict
At RM266,388, the Everest is RM7,500 dearer than the RM258,888 Countryman, but it is a very different SUV: seven seats, diesel, rear-wheel drive, 4,914 mm length and an 80-litre tank. The MINI is smaller and quicker on paper, with 201 hp, AWD, a 7.4-second 0-100 km/h time and 460 litres of boot space against the Ford’s 259 litres. For Malaysia, this is less about badge overlap and more about duty: long-distance family load-lugger versus faster, easier-to-place C-segment SUV.
Pick the Ford Everest if you need seven seats, 405 Nm of diesel torque, an 80-litre tank and the bigger 4,914 mm body more than acceleration figures.
Pick the MINI Countryman if you want all-wheel drive, 201 hp, 0-100 km/h in 7.4 seconds and a smaller C-segment SUV footprint.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Everest RM266,388; MINI Countryman RM258,888
- Seats: Ford Everest 7; MINI Countryman 5
- Power and torque: Ford Everest 167 hp/405 Nm; MINI Countryman 201 hp/300 Nm
- Driven wheels: Ford Everest rear-wheel drive; MINI Countryman all-wheel drive
- Size: Ford Everest 4,914 mm long/2,900 mm wheelbase; MINI Countryman 4,433 mm long/2,692 mm wheelbase
- Boot and fuel tank: Ford Everest 259 L/80 L; MINI Countryman 460 L/54 L
Everest
- Seven seats
- Higher 405 Nm torque figure
- Large 80-litre fuel tank
- Costs RM7,500 more
- Lower 167 hp output
- Auto emergency braking not specified
Countryman
- Quicker 7.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- All-wheel drive
- Larger 460-litre boot
- Only five seats
- Smaller 54-litre fuel tank
- Shorter two-year warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 266,388 | RM 258,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | Inline-four with Single Turbo | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 167 hp | 201 hp✓ |
| Torque | 405 Nm✓ | 300 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore | 84.01 mm | 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Six-speed Automatic | 8-Speed Steptronic Sports Automatic |
| Gears | 6 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.4 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 228 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,914 mm | 4,433 mm |
| Width | 1,923 mm | 1,843 mm |
| Height | 1,841 mm | 1,656 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 2,692 mm |
| Weight | 2,201 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 54 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 259 litres | 460 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/55R20 | 245/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/55R20 | 245/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | 17" Steel Wheel | — |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Wrangler | Pirelli P Zero, Michelin e-Primacy |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Chassis | Ladderframe | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Coil Springs | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 Airbags (2 Front, 2 Side, 2 Curtain, 1 Driver's Knee) | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 5 Three-point belts |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors with Manual Levelling | Adaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate |
| Rear Air-con | Roof-mounted AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2x Front, 2x Middle, 2x Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.1" Ford SYNC4A with eight speakers | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Flip Switch |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Powered Tailgate, with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | No | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | No | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 60,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 438✓ | RM 439 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Everest vs Countryman FAQ
Is the Ford Everest or MINI Countryman better?
The Ford Everest is better for seven-seat family use and diesel range. The MINI Countryman is better if you want stronger power, all-wheel drive, quicker acceleration and a smaller SUV for daily driving.
What is the price difference?
The Ford Everest costs RM266,388, while the MINI Countryman costs RM258,888. The Ford is RM7,500 more expensive.
Which has more boot space?
The MINI Countryman has the larger boot at 460 litres. The Ford Everest is listed at 259 litres, though it counters with seven seats instead of the MINI’s five.