This is the province of the turbo-4 crossover.
The 2021 Mini Countryman shares its bones with the BMW X1 and X2 and has a more conservative, or less quirky, style inside and out.
The GLA tempts with AMG upgrades, while the Audi Q3 comes with a new entry-level variant, but efficiency exceeds performance here.
The XC40 is the tentpole between the quirky Mini and the classical German, and it compels as an electric vehicle too.
The lone Fiat left in the U.S.
comes with standard all-wheel drive and is the budget buy without feeling too basic.
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The 2021 Mini Countryman trades some of its small car driving charm for a roomier interior. |
The 2021 Audi Q3 is bulky but not brash, with good tech and space inside for passengers and gear. |
The 2021 BMW X1 is an appealing crossover with hatchback moves, but keep a lid on options for the better value. |
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is the smallest and least expensive SUV in its lineup, and a welcome entry to the brand. |
The 2021 Volvo XC40 is a high-personality compact crossover with plenty of features for the money. |
Though not perfect, the 2021 Fiat 500X is a characterful, stylish choice that is often discounted. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $29,100 | $34,000 | $35,400 | $36,230 | $33,700 | $25,490 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 23 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 24 MPG City / 30 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 Regular Unleaded I-4 | Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
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| Midsize Cars | Small SUV 4WD | Large Cars | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 4WD |
| Style Name | |||||
| Cooper FWD | Premium 40 TFSI quattro | sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle | GLA 250 SUV | T4 FWD Momentum | Pop AWD |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sport Utility | quattro Sport Utility | Sports Activity Vehicle | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | |||||
| Auto-Shift Manual | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2021 MINI Cooper Countryman vs. 2021 Audi Q3 | 2021 MINI Cooper Countryman vs. 2021 BMW X1 | 2021 MINI Cooper Countryman vs. 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class | 2021 MINI Cooper Countryman vs. 2021 Volvo XC40 | 2021 MINI Cooper Countryman vs. 2021 FIAT 500X | |
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