Comparison - Ford Kuga ST- Line 2020 - vs - Mini Cooper S Countryman 2021

General

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Make: 
Average Price: 
£
35,195
Updated: 
11 Jul 2020
$
31,900
Updated: 
28 May 2020
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2020
2021
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
Continuously Variable-speed Automatic
7-speed dual-clutch
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
4
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
11.80gals
16.10gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Blazer Blue
#20283A
Solar Silver
#7D8081
Magnetic
#2F2F2F
Lucid Red
#A70E23
Frozen White
#BFC4D0
Chrome Blue
#557B9E
Agathe Black
#000000
Moondust Silver
#8C9393
Color: 
Chili Red
#D41313
White Silver Metallic
#D5D5D2
Midnight Black Metallic
#000000
Thunder Grey Metallic
#5C5E6D
MINI Yours Enigmatic Black Metallic
#262E3E
British Racing Green IV Metallic
#4D6E5D
Sage Green Metallic
#6A7C7D
Moonwalk Grey Metallic
#8A8F95
Island Blue Metallic
#508DB2

Electric

Battery: 
14.4 kWh lithium-ion battery
Full Charge Time: 
Full recharge can be achieved in 6 hours via domestic 230-volt mains socket.
Top Speed: 
125mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
9.20s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The new Kuga is safer and roomier than before. Less fun, but a better family car

Pros
Safer,
more affordable,
more spacious and more convenient than before

Cons
Not as fun as it used to be. It's grown up and got some proper trousers...

By: 
topgear.com

The Ford Kuga has recently been facelifted to keep it competitive, but its dashboard still lags behind some rivals.With attractive styling, decent practicality and an impressive safety record, the Kuga is a convincing family SUV. It can't quite match the extremely high all-round standards of some of its latest rivals – the SEAT Ateca in particular – but for the right deal it's worth considering.

PROS
Good value and well equipped
Economical diesel engines
Spacious interior

CONS
Too many buttons inside
Outshone by several rivals
Inferior automatic gearboxes

By: 
carbuyer.co.uk

Amongst other family SUVs, the previous Ford Kuga was a good looking car. Now, though, it’s even more distinctive to look at and its engine choices are bang up to date.

Pros
Good fun to drive for an SUV
Keen price and generous equipment
Plug-in hybrid has a decent electric range

Cons
Alternatives have plusher interiors
Smaller boot than alternatives
Poor tow rating for plug-in hybrid

By: 
carwow.co.uk

The 2021 Mini Countryman trades some of its small car driving charm for a roomier interior.

Pros
Roomiest Mini
Distinct looks
Fits a fun family
Varied powertrains
Meager plug-in hybrid range

Cons
No Android Auto
No standard Apple CarPlay
Overmatched turbo-3
Mismatched features
Luxury price

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The 2021 MINI Cooper Countryman's #4 ranking is based on its score within the Subcompact SUVs category. Currently the MINI Cooper Countryman has a score of 7.8 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 25 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Roomy, supportive seats
Well-crafted interior
Fun to drive

Cons
Weak base engine
Below-average cargo capacity
High price tag

By: 
usnews.com

The biggest Mini gets a smattering of updates for 2021. Its unmistakable appearance is now even more distinctive due to a restyled front end. LED lighting elements promote its British heritage through a Union Jack motif on the taillights. There's now a Piano Black Exterior option that replaces the Mini's chrome trim with gloss-black pieces. A set of fresh wheel designs as well as White Silver and Sage Green metallic paint colors are new too. Inside, the infotainment system's housing is redesigned with gloss-black material.

Pros
Well-built interior,
Mini character in a family size,
generous complimentary maintenance.

Cons
Neither quick or nimble,
plug-in hybrid is unremarkable,
lacks some popular driver assists.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Hybrid
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy Info: 
Lowest Performing (L/100km) - 1.4 / Highest Performing (L/100km) - 1.4
Fuel Economy City USA: 
24.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
33.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.50L
2.00L
Torque: 
221ft-lbs
207ft-lbs
at 1 350rpm
Horsepower: 
179hp
189hp
at 5 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
37.40Feet
37.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
no
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)*
Destination Download*
Driver alert
speed limiter
Electric power assisted steering
Keyless Ignition
Rear Parking Sensors
Extended Cabin Cooling
Leather Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
182.20in
169.80in
Width: 
85.70in
71.70in
Height: 
65.50in
61.30in
Ground Clearance: 
6.50in
Front Track: 
61.50in
Rear Track: 
61.60in
Wheel Base: 
105.00in
105.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.30
39.90
Rear Head Room: 
40.20
37.50
Front Leg Room: 
40.40in
Rear leg room: 
37.60in
Front Shoulder Room: 
56.70in
54.80in
Rear Shoulder room: 
55.80in
54.00in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
52.00cu.ft
47.60cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
14.50cu.ft
17.60cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
3908.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
no
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
no
More Instruments: 
side indicators and puddle lights

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Digital keypad power door locks
Power mirrors
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors
Reverse Tilt Passenger Only Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Multi-level heating passenger seat
8 -way manual driver seat height adjustment
Multi-level heating driver seat
8 -way manual passenger's seat lumber support fore/aft and rotary recline
Driver and passenger seatback map pockets
Sport style
2 way manual height adjust passive head restraints
8 -way manual driver seat lumber support fore/aft and rotary recline
6 -Way Manual Driver Seat Adjustments
6 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Leatherette
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Rear Seats Features: 
60/40 split folding rear seat
sliding rear seats tracks (fore/aft)
Rear ventilation ducts
Folding with storage center armrest
2 way head restraints (up/down)
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Reclining Rear Seats

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
MacPherson strut front suspension
Rear Suspension: 
Multi-link rear suspension
Suspension Info: 
Four-wheel independent suspension
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Rear floor mats
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Turn signal in mirrors
Leather and simulated alloy steering wheel
Dual zone climate controls - driver and passenger
wipers - rain sensing
wiper - intermitted rear window wiper
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Dual Zone Front Climate Control

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
no
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
USB connection
Radio data system
355 watts stereo output
Speed sensitive volume control
10-Speakers and subwoofer
Blutooth
USB Connection
USB With External Media Control

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Roof rack
Rear window wiper
Variable intermittent wipers
Privacy glass
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18 in
18 X 7.5 In.
Wheels more: 
Steel wheels
Inside mounted spare tire
Temporary spare tire
Full wheel covers
Null tires
All Season Tires
Run Flat Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R18
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc brakes
Ventilated Front Disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
solid rear disc brakes
Solid Rear Disc Brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Airbag Deployment Notification*
Electronic brakeforce distribution
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Front seatbelt pretensioners
Dual front and dual rear with head protection chambers side-mounted airbags
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
LED Headlamp
Cornering Lights
Post-Collision Safety System
4-Wheel ABS
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Options

Packages: 
Equipment Group 301A
Equipment Group 300A
6.5" Touchscreen Media Display
Convenience Package
Classic Trim
Signature Trim
Iconic Trim
Premium Package
Driver Assistance Package
8.8" Touchscreen Nav Package
Signature Upholstery Package
Exterior Options: 
Splash Guards
Power Panorama Roof
Roof Rail Cross Bars
Wheel Locking Nuts
19" Bright Machined Alloy Luster Nickel Wheels
Trailer Tow Class II
Silver Bonnet Stripes
Roof Rails Black
Privacy Glass
Black Bonnet Stripes
18" Pair Spoke Alloy Wheels
18" Pin Spoke Silver Wheels
18" Pin Spoke Black Alloy Wheels
19" Turnstile Spoke 2-Tone Alloy Wheels
Performance Summer Tires
Standard Exterior Trim
19" MINI Yours British Spoke Alloy Wheels
Without Panoramic Moonroof
White Bonnet Stripes
Interior Options: 
Tonneau Cover
All Weather Floor Mats
Cargo Area Protector
Navigation System w/Sony Branded MyFord Touch
SiriusXM Satellite Radio W/1 Year AllAccess Subscription
Picnic Cushion
JCW Leather Steering Wheel
Headliner In Anthracite
Storage Package
Standard Seats
Alarm System

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Charcoal Black, cloth
#3E3E3E
Color: 
Malt Brown Chesterfield, leather
#7D4A31
Indigo Blue Chesterfield, leather
#606983
Satellite Grey Chesterfield, leather
#C1BDB5
MINI Yours Carbon Black Lounge, leather
#1A1A1A
Carbon Black Cross Punch, leather
#2B2B2B
Black Pearl, leatherette/cloth
#1A1A1A
Carbon Black SensaTec, leatherette
#1A1A1A