2026 head-to-head · Small SUV
2026 MINI Countryman EV vs Nissan Ariya
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, the most efficient 2026 MINI Countryman EV (96 MPGe) costs about $945 a year to fuel and the 2026 Nissan Ariya (101 MPGe) about $899.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- MINI Countryman EV
- Nissan Ariya
Side by side
| MINI Countryman EV | Nissan Ariya | |
|---|---|---|
| $945 | Your annual fuel cost | $899 |
| 96 MPGe | Combined efficiency | 101 MPGe |
| 99 MPGe | City | 109 MPGe |
| 94 MPGe | Highway | 94 MPGe |
| 35 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | 33.3 kWh |
| 212 mi | Driving range | 216 mi |
| 96 cu ft | Passenger volume | 101 cu ft |
| 26 cu ft | Cargo volume | 28 cu ft |
| 0 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 0 g/mi |
| 9/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 9/10 |
| 10/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 10/10 |
| 8 hrs | Charge time at 240V | 10 hrs |
| Electric | Powertrain | Electric |
| Electricity | Fuel | Electricity |
| Electric motors (280 kW) | Engine / motor | Electric motor (160 kW) |
| Single-speed | Transmission | Single-speed |
| AWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ 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.
MINI Countryman EV vs Nissan Ariya across model years
- MINI Countryman EV
- Nissan Ariya
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
The Nissan Ariya goes farther between stops: about 216 miles on a charge, compared with 212 miles for the MINI Countryman EV.
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Nissan Ariya has more passenger space (101 vs. 96 cu ft); the Nissan Ariya has more cargo space (28 vs. 26 cu ft).
Among 114 2026 small SUVs, the MINI Countryman EV ranks 23rd and the Nissan Ariya 22nd for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2026 MINI Countryman EV or the 2026 Nissan Ariya?
Measured by cost to drive, the Nissan Ariya. The MINI Countryman EV is rated 96 MPGe combined and the Nissan Ariya 101 MPGe (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 MINI Countryman EV vs. the Nissan Ariya per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, about $945 for the MINI Countryman EV and $899 for the Nissan Ariya.
Which has more range?
The Nissan Ariya: about 216 miles versus 212 miles.
Which has more cargo space?
The Nissan Ariya, with 28 cu ft of luggage volume versus 26 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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