MINI Countryman vs Toyota Mirai: Specs Compared
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The MINI Countryman is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 98 mpg combined versus 74 mpg for the Toyota Mirai, a 24 mpg advantage.
Across 3 measured categories, the MINI Countryman leads in 3. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2027
MINI Countryman
Midsize Cars · 75 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | MINI Countryman | Toyota Mirai |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 98 mpg ✓ | 74 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 101 mpg ✓ | 76 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 94 mpg ✓ | 71 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $800 | Not available |
| Lowest CO2 output | 175 g/mi | Not available |
| Engines offered | SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI; PHEV, 1.6 | PEFC |
| Transmissions | Automatic (A1), Automatic (AM-S7), Automatic (S8) | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Electricity, Premium, Premium and Electricity | Hydrogen |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars | Compact Cars |
| Years covered | 2015–2027 | 2016–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 75 | 17 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
MINI Countryman vs Toyota Mirai dimensions and size
The Toyota Mirai is 20.5 inches longer than the MINI Countryman on a wheelbase 9.1 inches longer, and 469.6 lbs heavier. Both clear the roughly 200 inches of usable length in a standard single garage bay.
| Dimension | MINI Countryman (2026) | Toyota Mirai (2026) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.2 in | 195.7 in | 20.5 in |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | 72.4 in | 74 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 57.9 in | 7.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 115 in | 9.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,785 lbs | 4,255 lbs | 470 lbs |
Width excludes mirrors; add 8–12 inches for mirrors out. Figures are for the newest model year on record for each vehicle. See both drawn to scale.
MINI Countryman vs Toyota Mirai: what the numbers mean
City and highway economy: the MINI Countryman leads in both cycles — 101 mpg city and 94 mpg highway against 76 and 71 mpg — so its fuel-efficiency advantage holds whether you commute in traffic or cover long highway miles.
Powertrain choice: the MINI Countryman is recorded with 4 distinct engine configurations (SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI; PHEV), the Toyota Mirai with 1 (PEFC). Across 75 recorded MINI Countryman configurations and 17 for the Toyota Mirai, the wider the engine spread the more the real-world fuel efficiency depends on which version you actually buy, so check the specific model year and drivetrain rather than the headline number.
Drivetrain and class: the MINI Countryman is offered with All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, the Toyota Mirai with Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive. All-wheel drive typically costs one to two mpg combined against the same vehicle in front- or rear-wheel drive, which is worth remembering when the gap between these two is small. The EPA classes them as Midsize Cars and Compact Cars respectively — the class drives the interior volume, cargo space and passenger space each one is measured against.
Countryman vs Mirai: common questions
Which is better on gas, the MINI Countryman or the Toyota Mirai?
The MINI Countryman is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 98 mpg combined versus 74 mpg for the Toyota Mirai, a 24 mpg advantage.
What engines do the Countryman and Mirai offer?
MINI Countryman: SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI; PHEV, 1.6. Toyota Mirai: PEFC.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
The EPA classifies the MINI Countryman as Midsize Cars and the Toyota Mirai as Compact Cars, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.
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