Toyota Corolla vs MINI Countryman
The MINI Countryman is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 98 mpg combined versus 52 mpg for the Toyota Corolla, a 46 mpg advantage and costs about $400 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the MINI Countryman leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2027
Toyota Corolla
Compact Cars · 112 configurations
2015–2027
MINI Countryman
Midsize Cars · 75 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Toyota Corolla | MINI Countryman |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 52 mpg | 98 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 53 mpg | 101 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 52 mpg | 94 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $1,200 | $800 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 170 g/mi ✓ | 175 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI & PFI, Hybrid, SIDI & PFI; 1-mode, SIDI & PFI; 3-mode | SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI; PHEV, 1.6 |
| Transmissions | Automatic (AV-S10), Automatic (variable gear ratios), Manual 6-spd | Automatic (A1), Automatic (AM-S7), Automatic (S8) |
| Drivetrains | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular, Premium | Electricity, Premium, Premium and Electricity |
| EPA class | Compact Cars | Midsize Cars |
| Years covered | 2015–2027 | 2015–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 112 | 75 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Corolla vs Countryman: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Toyota Corolla or the MINI Countryman?
The MINI Countryman is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 98 mpg combined versus 52 mpg for the Toyota Corolla, a 46 mpg advantage and costs about $400 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 $1,200 for the Toyota Corolla — a difference of roughly $400 per year.
What engines do the Corolla and Countryman offer?
Toyota Corolla: SIDI & PFI, Hybrid, SIDI & PFI; 1-mode, SIDI & PFI; 3-mode. MINI Countryman: SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI; PHEV, 1.6.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
The EPA classifies the Toyota Corolla 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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