Despite its kitschy image, the Countryman competes with subcompact crossovers from true luxury brands like the stylish Audi Q3.
The BMW X1 and X2 share a platform with the Mini, and offer Bavarian brand bravado in two different packages.
The Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is on its last legs before being redesigned, but still comes with a three-pointed star on the hood.
Finally, the Volvo XC40 offers usable space and one of our favorite interiors in a city-friendly package.
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The 2020 Mini Countryman packs British charm and driving fun in a high-quality package that’s priced like a true luxury crossover SUV. |
The 2020 Audi Q3 blends practicality, quality, and fun in a chunky but city-friendly package. |
The 2020 BMW X1 welcomes crossover shoppers into the luxury brand with a good price and nice features. |
The 2020 BMW X2 trades utility for styling compared to the related X1. |
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 is a solid crossover entry point into the luxury German brand. |
The 2020 Volvo XC40 honed in on the Netflix and Stitch Fix crowd, with smart dynamics and style and an all-in subscription plan. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $28,400 | $34,700 | $35,200 | $36,400 | $34,250 | $33,700 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 23 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy |
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| Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 |
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| Midsize Cars | Small SUV 4WD | Large Cars | Midsize Cars | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD |
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| Cooper FWD | Premium 45 TFSI quattro | sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle | sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle | GLA 250 SUV | T4 FWD Momentum |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Sport Utility | quattro Sport Utility | Sports Activity Vehicle | Sports Activity Coupe | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | |||||
| Auto-Shift Manual | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2020 MINI Countryman vs. 2020 Audi Q3 | 2020 MINI Countryman vs. 2020 BMW X1 | 2020 MINI Countryman vs. 2020 BMW X2 | 2020 MINI Countryman vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class | 2020 MINI Countryman vs. 2020 Volvo XC40 | |
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