Comparison - Seat Arona FR 2022 - vs - Mini Cooper S Countryman 2021

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Make: 
Average Price: 
25,740
Updated: 
09 Mar 2023
$
31,900
Updated: 
28 May 2020
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2021
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
7-speed dual-clutch
7-speed dual-clutch
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
4
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
16.10gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Emocion red
#D83232
Saphire blue
#48699E
White
#E8E8E8
Magnetic grey
#707376
Desire Red
#940000
Midnight black
#5B5B5B
Urban silver
#AFB0B4
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

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The Arona is perfectly ok, but Seat found it too easy to leap on the small-crossover bandwagon. They just faxed it in. Get a Leon instead.

Pros
Decent chassis,
good infotainment system and tech

Cons
Updated cabin still a little drab,
trim levels restrict your kit choices

By: 
topgear.com

Pros
Looks great
Well equipped across the range
Nice and easy to drive

Cons
Tight on space for rear passengers
Lags behind on boot space
Some cheap-feeling interior bits

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: 
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
24.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
33.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.50L
2.00L
Torque: 
184ft-lbs
at 3 500rpm
207ft-lbs
at 1 350rpm
Horsepower: 
147hp
at 6 000rpm
189hp
at 5 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
34.70Feet
37.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
no
Seatback Storage: 
no
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: 
Steering wheel-mounted gearshift paddles
(Normal-Sport-Eco-Individual) Gear shifts mode
Keyless Ignition
Rear Parking Sensors
Extended Cabin Cooling
Leather Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
163.50in
169.80in
Width: 
70.00in
71.70in
Height: 
60.50in
61.30in
Ground Clearance: 
6.50in
Front Track: 
59.50in
Rear Track: 
58.80in
Wheel Base: 
101.00in
105.10in

Interior Dimensions

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

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
47.60cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1388lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
14.10cu.ft
17.60cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
2795.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
no
More Instruments: 
gearshift indicator
low fuel warning light,

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
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: 
Height-adjustable front seats
Front sport seats
Two front and three rear height-adjustable headrests
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: 
Split folding rear seats (60/40)
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Reclining Rear Seats

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Independent McPherson type with coil springs and hydraulic shock absorber
Rear Suspension: 
Semi-rigid rear axle with coil springs and hydraulic shock absorber
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual-zone climate control
Aircare filter
Auto-dimming rear view mirror
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: 
8.25" colour touchscreen and proximity sensor
3D map display and voice control,
Full Link smartphone integration (Mirror Link, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Google Android Auto) with USB Type C cable for Apple and Android devices
6 speakers
8" digital cockpit
USB Connection
USB With External Media Control

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Contrast roof
Dark tinted rear windows
Rear spoiler
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17 in
18 X 7.5 In.
Wheels more: 
Emergency repair tyre kit
All Season Tires
Run Flat Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R17
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: 
no
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc
Ventilated Front Disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Disk brakes in rear
Solid Rear Disc Brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
no
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
no
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Locking wheel bolts
Hill hold control
Tiredness recognition system
Protective side molding
Alarm (perimeter and interior monitoring) with back-up horn and tow-away protection
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: 
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: 
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: 
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: 
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