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Hyundai Tucson vs MINI Countryman

2026 Hyundai Tucson vs 2026 MINI Countryman — two small SUVs compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.

Hyundai Tucson

2026 Hyundai Tucson

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV
VS2 – 5MINI Countryman wins 5 of 7 categories
MINI Countryman

2026 MINI Countryman

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV

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The short version

The Hyundai Tucson is more fuel-efficient: 38 vs 27 MPG combined in its best version.

That works out to about $950 a year less in fuel for the MINI Countryman (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).

The Hyundai Tucson is the bigger car, about 7 inches longer.

Across all model years since 2005, the MINI Countryman has had fewer recall campaigns (12 vs 29).

The two cars

The 2026 Hyundai Tucson is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (1.6L 4-cyl turbo and 2.5L 4-cyl), including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive. It measures about 182 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 109-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,468 lb (4dr SUV AWD).

The 2026 MINI Countryman is a small SUV offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive. It measures about 175 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,785 lb (4dr SUV).

Buying used? The 2021 Tucson and the 2024 Countryman have the fewest problems in our data; avoid the 2016 Tucson and the 2016 Countryman.

Basics

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, Regular Gasoline
Fuel
EV, Premium Gasoline
1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 4-cyl
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive

Efficiency

38 MPG
Best combined MPG
27 MPG
38 city
City / highway MPG (best)
24 city
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EV range
212 mi
$1,750
Fuel cost per year (EPA)
$800

Performance & space

187 hp
Horsepower (most powerful)
241 hp
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Seats (most)
5
182.3 in
Length
175.2 in
73.2 in
Width
72.4 in
64.2 in
Height
65.4 in
3,340 lb
Curb weight (lightest)
3,785 lb

Safety & reliability

13
Driver-assist features standard
11
6
Recalls (2026)
2
29
Recalls, all years since 2005
12
99
Owner complaints (latest year)
1

Interest

22,259
Wikipedia views, 30 days
9,926

Buying used

2021
Best used year
2024
2016
Year to avoid
2016

Green = clearly better. Prices are not included. How we calculate this →

Which one should you choose?

Choose the Hyundai Tucson if…

  • You want lower fuel bills (38 vs 27 MPG)
  • You want more room (7 in longer)
  • You want more standard driver-assist tech

Choose the MINI Countryman if…

  • You want an EV with more range (212 miles)
  • You want more power (up to 241 vs 187 hp)
  • You want something easier to park (7 in shorter)
  • You put reliability history first (12 vs 29 recalls since 2005)

Pros & cons of each

2026 Hyundai Tucson

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 38 MPG combined — 47% better than the average 2026 small SUV (25.9 MPG).
  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid and plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
  • 6 recallsMore than similar models (about 1). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

2026 MINI Countryman

  • Strong performanceUp to 241 hp, versus about 186 hp for similar 2026 models.
  • Electric version availableOffered as a electric as well as gas.
  • Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

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