MINI Countryman vs Volvo XC40
Verdict
These are very close-sized five-seat C-segment SUVs: the MINI is 4,433 mm long against the Volvo’s 4,425 mm, and both have 460-litre boots. The RM10,000 gap buys the XC40 much stronger outputs, 263 hp/390 Nm versus 201 hp/300 Nm, a quicker 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time and a five-year warranty. The Countryman counters with a 228 km/h top speed, RM439 road tax and a 54-litre tank, but the Volvo’s extra pace and cover matter more for most Malaysian buyers.
Pick the MINI Countryman if you want the cheaper AWD SUV here with a higher 228 km/h top speed and a larger 54-litre fuel tank.
Pick the Volvo XC40 if you want more performance, a quicker 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time and longer five-year warranty cover.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Countryman RM258,888; Volvo XC40 RM268,888
- Output: MINI Countryman 201 hp/300 Nm; Volvo XC40 263 hp/390 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: MINI Countryman 7.4 s; Volvo XC40 6.4 s
- Top speed: MINI Countryman 228 km/h; Volvo XC40 180 km/h
- Warranty: MINI Countryman 2 years; Volvo XC40 5 years
- Airbags: MINI Countryman 6; Volvo XC40 7
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 258,888✓ | RM 268,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | 1,969 cc |
| Power | 201 hp | 263 hp✓ |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 390 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.4 s | 6.4 s✓ |
| Top speed | 228 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.7 L/100km |
| CO₂ | — | 50 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,433 mm | 4,425 mm |
| Width | 1,843 mm | 1,863 mm |
| Height | 1,656 mm | 1,658 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 2,702 mm |
| Boot space | 460 L | 460 L |
| Fuel tank | 54 L | 49 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 439 | RM 428✓ |
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.
Countryman
- RM10,000 cheaper to buy
- Higher 228 km/h top speed
- Larger 54-litre fuel tank
- Less power and torque
- Slower 7.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- Shorter two-year warranty
XC40
- Stronger 263 hp and 390 Nm outputs
- Quicker 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- Five-year warranty
- Costs RM10,000 more
- Lower 180 km/h top speed
- Smaller 49-litre fuel tank
Countryman vs XC40 FAQ
Is the MINI Countryman or Volvo XC40 better?
The Volvo XC40 is the stronger pick on paper, with 263 hp, 390 Nm, a 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time, seven airbags and a five-year warranty. The MINI Countryman is cheaper and has the higher top speed.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo XC40 costs RM10,000 more than the MINI Countryman. That extra outlay gets more power, more torque, a quicker 0-100 km/h time, one extra airbag and a longer warranty.
Which has the bigger boot?
Neither has an advantage for boot space. The MINI Countryman and Volvo XC40 both have 460 litres, so luggage room is level on paper.