Mini Countryman generations
(Boot space)Generation year | Boot space |
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Countryman, Model year 2010 (R60) | 350 l |
Countryman, Model year 2014 (R60 (1. Facelift)) | 350 l |
Countryman, Model year 2017 (F60) | 450 l |
Countryman, Model year 2020 (Countryman F60 (1. Facelift)) | 450 l |
Countryman, Model year 2024 (Countryman U25) | 450 l |
Variants
Mini Countryman variants: Countryman vs. Countryman Electric vs. Countryman John Cooper Works
(Boot space)Variant name | Boot space |
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Countryman | 450 l |
Countryman Electric | 460 l |
Countryman John Cooper Works | 505 l |
The boot space compared to other Mini models
And how does our expansive Countryman compare within its own family? If you look at the MINI lineup, anything that remotely smacks of 'Electrics' or '3 doors' offers a rather cozy 210 to 211 liters. Really, just enough room for your wellies and a picnic basket if you're keen on minimalism. Fancy a drop-top? The MINI Cabrio models flirt with a tad more wiggle room at 215 liters, while the five-doored MINI expands to 278 liters—suitable for those with a smaller dog or perhaps a larger lunchbox. The MINI Clubman tips the scales at a more substantial 360 liters, yet is left in the dust by the Countryman's capacious 450-liter cargo hold. And let's not forget the rambunctious MINI Countryman John Cooper Works that flexes with a robust 505 liters, allowing for that extra set of golf clubs for your impromptu swing sessions.
Mini Countryman vs other current cars by Mini
(Boot space)Variant name | Boot space |
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Cooper Electric 3{door} | 210 l |
Cooper 3{door} | 210 l |
MINI 3{door} | 211 l |
MINI Electric 3{door} | 211 l |
MINI John Cooper Works 3{door} | 211 l |
MINI Cabrio | 215 l |
MINI Electric Cabrio | 215 l |
MINI John Cooper Works Cabrio | 215 l |
MINI 5{door} | 278 l |
Aceman | 300 l |
Clubman | 360 l |
Clubman John Cooper Works | 360 l |
Countryman | 450 l |
Countryman Electric | 460 l |
Countryman John Cooper Works | 505 l |
How does the boot space of the Mini Countryman compare to it's nearest competitors?
But in the grand game of vehicular Tetris, how does the Countryman's luggage lounge fare against its nearest rivals? Against the cheeky charm of the Nissan Qashqai, with its 410 liters, our British underdog holds its ground with a slightly lesser 405 liters. Renault's Kadjar, with its Gallic gusto, boasts a heftier 472 liters, nudging ahead of the MINI in this round. We could pit our intrepid explorer against the Citroen C5 Aircross, which frankly triumphs with a cavernous 580 liters, but one does recognize the allure of the MINI's dapper design over sheer volumetric victory, right?
On the smaller, perhaps nimbler end of things, the Toyota C-HR and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross both cater to the more compact class with 377 and 378 liters, respectively. And should you be in a sporty mood, the BMW X1 revs up with a 420-liter boot, shading the Countryman, but let's be honest, that's like comparing a finely aged Stilton with a bold Brie—they're both delightful in their own rights.
What we have here in the MINI Countryman is a boot that plays a rather decent hand of 'practical space' poker; it may not always have the winning card against its rivals, but one can't help but admire its pluck.
Mini Countryman vs. similar cars
(Boot space)Car model | Boot space |
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2005 | 958 l |
SsangYong Rexton 2003 | 935 l |
Cadillac XT4 2020 | 637 l |
Hyundai Grand Santa Fe 2013 | 634 l |
Renault Rafale 2024 | 627 l |
SsangYong Kyron 2005 | 625 l |
Ford Edge 2016 | 602 l |
Hyundai ix55 2009 | 598 l |
Skoda Enyaq 2021 | 585 l |
Jaguar E-Pace 2018 | 577 l |
Mercedes-Benz GLB 2019 | 570 l |
ALPINA XD3 2013 | 550 l |
ALPINA XD4 2018 | 525 l |
Mercedes-Benz GLC 2015 | 505 l |
Volvo XC60 2008 | 495 l |
SsangYong Korando 2011 | 486 l |
Hyundai Santa Fe 2001 | 469 l |
BMW X5 2000 | 465 l |
Renault Koleos 2008 | 450 l |
MINI Countryman 2024 | 450 l |
Citroen C-Crosser 2007 | 441 l |
Infiniti QX30 2016 | 430 l |
Peugeot 4008 2012 | 416 l |
Ford Kuga 2008 | 410 l |
KIA Retona 1999 | 394 l |
Dodge Nitro 2007 | 389 l |
Honda ZR-V 2023 | 380 l |
Hyundai Tucson 2004 | 325 l |
SsangYong Actyon 2006 | 321 l |
Land Rover Freelander 1998 | 311 l |