2026 head-to-head · Small SUV
2026 Hyundai Nexo vs MINI Countryman
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
The 2026 MINI Countryman is the cheaper one to run. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $36.00/kg hydrogen and $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,194 a year to fuel (27 MPG), versus $7,941 for the 2026 Hyundai Nexo (68 MPGe). That's roughly $5,747 a year, or about $28,734 over five years.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Hyundai Nexo
- MINI Countryman
Side by side
| Hyundai Nexo | MINI Countryman | |
|---|---|---|
| $7,941 | Your annual fuel cost | $2,194 |
| 68 MPGe | Combined efficiency | 27 MPG |
| 71 MPGe | City | 24 MPG |
| 64 MPGe | Highway | 32 MPG |
| 442 mi | Driving range | — |
| 102 cu ft | Passenger volume | — |
| 35 cu ft | Cargo volume | — |
| 0 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 324 g/mi |
| 9/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 5/10 |
| 10/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 5/10 |
| Fuel cell | Powertrain | Gas |
| Hydrogen | Fuel | Premium gasoline |
| Electric motor (150 kW) | Engine / motor | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo |
| Single-speed | Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| FWD | Drivetrain | AWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Hyundai Nexo vs MINI Countryman across model years
- Hyundai Nexo
- MINI Countryman
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Among 114 2026 small SUVs, the Hyundai Nexo ranks 114th and the MINI Countryman 92nd for lowest fuel cost.
The powertrains differ: the Hyundai Nexo is a hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle, while the MINI Countryman is a conventional gas model.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2026 Hyundai Nexo or the 2026 MINI Countryman?
Measured by cost to drive, the MINI Countryman. The Hyundai Nexo is rated 68 MPGe combined and the MINI Countryman 27 MPG (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Hyundai Nexo vs. the MINI Countryman per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $36.00/kg hydrogen and $3.95/gal premium gas, about $7,941 for the Hyundai Nexo and $2,194 for the MINI Countryman.
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