Verdict
The RM23,000 gap is modest beside the radically different briefs. Ford’s Everest brings seven seats, a 2,900 mm wheelbase and a 500 Nm 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel, making it the clear choice for carrying more people. The MINI Countryman counters with 313 hp from two motors, a claimed 432 km EV range and 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time. Its 460-litre boot is 201 litres larger despite a 481 mm shorter body, and RM335 annual road tax undercuts the Everest’s RM438. For city use, the MINI’s 360-degree camera and auto parking also matter.
Pick the Ford Everest if you need seven seats, a 2,900 mm wheelbase and an 80-litre diesel tank for family-duty flexibility.
Pick the MINI Countryman if you want EV driving with 313 hp, 432 km range, a bigger boot and easier urban parking aids.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Everest RM281,888; MINI Countryman RM258,888.
- Powertrain: Everest 207 hp/500 Nm 2.0L bi-turbo diesel; Countryman dual motors with 313 hp/494 Nm.
- Size: Everest 4,914 mm long and 2,900 mm wheelbase; Countryman 4,433 mm and 2,692 mm.
- Seating and boot: Everest seven seats/259 litres; Countryman five seats/460 litres.
- Road tax: Everest RM438 per year; Countryman RM335 per year.
- Driver assistance: Everest has passive cruise control and no lane-keeping assist; Countryman has active cruise, steering correction and auto parking.
Everest
- Seven-seat cabin with 50:50 third-row split-folding seats
- 500 Nm bi-turbo diesel and all-wheel drive
- Longer 2,900 mm wheelbase
- RM23,000 dearer and RM103 more in annual road tax
- 259-litre boot is 201 litres smaller
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or auto parking
Countryman
- 313 hp dual-motor EV with 432 km claimed range
- 460-litre boot in a body 481 mm shorter
- 360-degree camera, auto parking and active cruise control
- Only five seats versus the Everest’s seven
- 2,692 mm wheelbase is 208 mm shorter
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus three years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM281,888 | RM258,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438 | RM335✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | Inline-four with Bi-turbo | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 207 hp | — |
| Torque | 500 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore | 84.01 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 313 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 494 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 66.5 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 432 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 130 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 10R80 SelectShift Automatic | — |
| Gears | 10 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 5.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 180 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 | — |
| 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 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Coil Spring | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| 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 for two outer middle row passenger 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 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 |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated | Powered Tailgate, with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 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 | — |
| 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, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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.
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Everest vs Countryman FAQ
Is the Ford Everest or MINI Countryman better?
The Everest is better for seven occupants and its longer 2,900 mm wheelbase. The Countryman is better for EV performance, with 313 hp and a 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time, plus a 460-litre boot and stronger parking assistance.
What is the price difference?
The Ford Everest costs RM281,888 and the MINI Countryman costs RM258,888, so the Everest is RM23,000 more expensive. Its annual road tax is also RM438, compared with RM335 for the Countryman.
Which one has the bigger boot?
The MINI Countryman has the bigger boot at 460 litres, against 259 litres for the Ford Everest. The trade-off is seating: the MINI has five seats, while the Everest has seven.