2027 head-to-head · Small SUV
2027 Kia Niro vs MINI Countryman EV
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 6-speed dual-clutch · 50 MPG
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas and 18¢/kWh electricity, the most efficient 2027 Kia Niro (50 MPG) costs about $930 a year to fuel and the 2027 MINI Countryman EV (98 MPGe) about $934.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Kia Niro
- MINI Countryman EV
Side by side
| Kia Niro | MINI Countryman EV | |
|---|---|---|
| $930 | Your annual fuel cost | $934 |
| 50 MPG | Combined efficiency | 98 MPGe |
| 53 MPG | City | 101 MPGe |
| 46 MPG | Highway | 93 MPGe |
| — | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | 34.6 kWh |
| — | Driving range | 216 mi |
| 105 cu ft | Passenger volume | — |
| 22 cu ft | Cargo volume | — |
| 178 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 0 g/mi |
| 8/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 9/10 |
| 8/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 10/10 |
| — | Charge time at 240V | 7 hrs |
| Hybrid | Powertrain | Electric |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Electricity |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Engine / motor | Electric motors (280 kW) |
| 6-speed dual-clutch | Transmission | Single-speed |
| 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.
Kia Niro vs MINI Countryman EV across model years
- Kia Niro
- MINI Countryman EV
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 48 2027 small SUVs, the Kia Niro ranks 12th and the MINI Countryman EV 13th for lowest fuel cost.
Because the MINI Countryman EV is fully electric, it has no tailpipe emissions and its running cost depends almost entirely on your electricity rate. Cheap overnight home charging widens its advantage over the Kia Niro; relying on DC fast chargers can erase it.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2027 Kia Niro or the 2027 MINI Countryman EV?
Measured by cost to drive, the Kia Niro. The Kia Niro is rated 50 MPG combined and the MINI Countryman EV 98 MPGe (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2027 Kia Niro vs. the MINI Countryman EV per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas and 18¢/kWh electricity, about $930 for the Kia Niro and $934 for the MINI Countryman EV.
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