Compare the2026 Toyota Rav4VS 2025 MINI Countryman SE

For enhanced safety, the front and rear seat shoulder belts of the Toyota Rav4 have pretensioners to tighten the seatbelts and eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision and force limiters to limit the pressure the belts will exert on the passengers. The MINI Countryman SE doesn’t offer pretensioners for its rear seat belts.

For enhanced safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Toyota Rav4 are height-adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of driver and passenger heights. A better fit can prevent injuries and the increased comfort also encourages passengers to buckle up. The MINI Countryman SE doesn’t offer height-adjustable seat belts.

Both the Rav4 and the Countryman SE have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, available around view monitors and driver alert monitors.

Toyota’s powertrain warranty covers the Rav4 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than MINI covers the Countryman SE. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Coverage on the Countryman SE ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

There are almost 12 times as many Toyota dealers as there are MINI dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Rav4’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are better in initial quality than MINI vehicles. With 18 fewer problems per 100 vehicles, JD Power ranks Toyota higher than MINI.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than MINI vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota fourth in reliability, above the industry average. With 28 more problems per 100 vehicles, MINI is ranked 10th.

The Rav4’s optional 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid produces 16 more horsepower (324 vs. 308) than the Countryman SE’s electric motors.

The Rav4’s maximum EPA estimated range on a full tank and a full charge is 690 miles, after which it can be refueled at any gas station in minutes. The Countryman SE’s range is only 204 to 212 miles, after which the minimum time to recharge is 29 minutes for only an 80% charge at a specially configured quick charge station not available in most areas. A full recharge using a conventional 110-volt outlet can take up to 59 hours and 30 minutes.

The Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Countryman SE are solid, not vented.

For better traction, the Rav4 has larger tires than the Countryman SE (235/65R17 vs. 225/55R18).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Rav4 XSE has standard 20-inch wheels. The Countryman SE’s largest wheels are only 19-inches.

The Rav4 has a standard space-saver spare tire so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the Countryman SE; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

For better maneuverability, the Rav4’s turning circle is 1.8 feet tighter than the Countryman SE’s (36.9 feet vs. 38.7 feet). The Rav4 GR Sport’s turning circle is 1.4 feet tighter than the Countryman SE’s (37.3 feet vs. 38.7 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Rav4 GR Sport has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Countryman SE (7.5 vs. 7.4 inches), allowing the Rav4 to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Rav4 Woodland’s minimum ground clearance is 1.1 inches higher than on the Countryman SE (8.5 vs. 7.4 inches).

The Toyota Rav4 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 650 to 950 pounds less than the MINI Countryman SE.

The Rav4 has .6 inches more front legroom, 1.3 inches more front shoulder room, 2.1 inches more rear headroom, 2.7 inches more rear legroom and 1.6 inches more rear shoulder room than the Countryman SE.

The Rav4 has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Countryman SE with its rear seat up (37.8 vs. 24.8 cubic feet). The Rav4 has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Countryman SE with its rear seat folded (70.4 vs. 56.2 cubic feet).

Maximum trailer towing in the MINI Countryman SE is limited to 2646 pounds. The Rav4 offers up to a 3500 lbs. towing capacity.

A Trailer Sway Control is standard on the Rav4, using the Vehicle Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. A trailer sway program costs extra on the Countryman SE.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Rav4 has a standard rear fixed intermittent wiper with a full on position. The rear wiper standard on the Countryman SE only has an intermittent setting, so in a hard rain visibility isn’t as good.

To shield the driver and front passenger’s vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the Rav4 has standard extendable sun visors. The Countryman SE doesn’t offer extendable visors.

Both the Rav4 and the Countryman SE offer available heated front seats. The Rav4 Limited also has standard heated rear seats to keep those passengers extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated rear seats aren’t available in the Countryman SE.

Standard air-conditioned seats in the Rav4 XSE/Limited keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The Countryman SE doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

Compared to the MINI Countryman SE, the Toyota Rav4 eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries with its optional integrated Homelink® universal remote controlled from the rear view mirror.

The Toyota Rav4 stands out above the MINI Countryman SE by offering not one, but two Qi-compatible phone chargers. This convenience helps travelers with multiple devices to keep powered up on-the-go. Wireless charging eliminates lost or cluttered charging cables and one of them provide more flexibility.

The Rav4 Woodland has a 115-volt a/c outlet in the cargo area, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The Countryman SE doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

The Rav4 is available in both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. The Countryman SE doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.

The Toyota Rav4 outsold the MINI Countryman by almost 41 to one during 2024.