Cadillac CT4 vs MINI Countryman

The MINI Countryman is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 98 mpg combined versus 27 mpg for the Cadillac CT4, a 71 mpg advantage and costs about $2,000 less per year to fuel.

Across 5 measured categories, the MINI Countryman leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.

2020–2026

Cadillac CT4

Compact Cars · 52 configurations

27mpg combined (best)
All Cadillac CT4 specs

2015–2027

MINI Countryman

Midsize Cars · 75 configurations

98mpg combined (best)
All MINI Countryman specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricCadillac CT4MINI Countryman
Best combined MPG27 mpg98 mpg
Best city MPG23 mpg101 mpg
Best highway MPG34 mpg94 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$2,800$800
Lowest CO2 output327 g/mi175 g/mi
Engines offeredSIDISIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI; PHEV, 1.6
TransmissionsAutomatic (S8), Manual 6-spd, Automatic (S10)Automatic (A1), Automatic (AM-S7), Automatic (S8)
DrivetrainsAll-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesPremiumElectricity, Premium, Premium and Electricity
EPA classCompact CarsMidsize Cars
Years covered2020–20262015–2027
Configurations on record5275

Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.

CT4 vs Countryman: common questions

Which is better on gas, the Cadillac CT4 or the MINI Countryman?

The MINI Countryman is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 98 mpg combined versus 27 mpg for the Cadillac CT4, a 71 mpg advantage and costs about $2,000 less per year to fuel.

Which costs less to run per year?

By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the MINI Countryman runs about $800 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,800 for the Cadillac CT4 — a difference of roughly $2,000 per year.

What engines do the CT4 and Countryman offer?

Cadillac CT4: SIDI. MINI Countryman: SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI; PHEV, 1.6.

Are they in the same vehicle class?

The EPA classifies the Cadillac CT4 as Compact Cars and the MINI Countryman as Midsize Cars, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.

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