DecodedCars2024 MINI Countryman
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2024 models.
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Body styles
- Cooper All4 4dr SUV, Cooper S All4 / John Cooper Works All4 4dr SUV, Cooper Se All4
- Engines
- 1.5L 3-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Horsepower
- 189 hp
- Transmission
- 7-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 28 combined · 26 city / 33 hwy
- Length
- 169.7 in
- Curb weight
- 3,510–3,957 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 6 similar 2024 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2024 MINI Countryman is a midsize car offered with 2 engines (1.5L 3-cyl turbo and 2.0L 4-cyl turbo) and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 170 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 105-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,510 lb (Cooper All4 4dr SUV).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 28 MPG combined (26 city / 33 highway), 2% worse than the 2024 midsize car average of 28.6 MPG, for an estimated $2,950 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.
What changed for 2024
- No plug-in hybrid version any more
Compared with 2023; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2023 Countryman →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Born, Netherlands
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 1 2024 Countryman configuration; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper All4 4dr SUV | 169.7 in | 71.7 in | 61.4 in | 105.1 in | 62.2 / 62.2 in | 3,510 lb | 58/42 |
| Cooper S All4 / John Cooper Works All4 4dr SUV | 169.7 in | 71.7 in | 61.4 in | 105.1 in | 62.2 / 62.2 in | 3,629 lb | 58/42 |
| Cooper Se All4 | 169.7 in | 71.7 in | 61.4 in | 105.1 in | 62.2 / 62.2 in | 3,957 lb | 58/42 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Countryman | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 / 32 / 28 | -2% | $2,950 | 312 |
| Cooper S Countryman | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 / 33 / 28 | -2% | $2,950 | 321 |
| Cooper Countryman All4 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 / 31 / 26 | -9% | $3,150 | 337 |
| Cooper S Countryman All4 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 / 31 / 26 | -9% | $3,150 | 341 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2024 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mini Countryman 5 HB AWD | Not rated | ★★★★★ | 4★ / 4★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Not rated | – |
| 2024 Mini Countryman 5 HB FWD | Not rated | ★★★★★ | 4★ / 4★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Not rated | – |
Similar 2024 midsize cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 MINI Countryman (this car) | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Volkswagen Golf/GTI | 27 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Nissan Leaf | 212 mi | Not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Nissan Kicks | 33 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2024 MINI Clubman | 29 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Toyota Prius Prime | 52 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2024 Nissan Versa | 35 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
Recalls (0)
No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2024 MINI Countryman.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗Not every 2024 MINI Countryman is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2024 MINI Countryman buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
- Air Bags — 1 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2024 MINI Countryman. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Countryman years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Countryman | 27 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Countryman | 27 | 175.2 in | Not rated | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Countryman | 27 | 175.2 in | Not rated | 6 | 19 |
| 2023 Countryman | 29 | 169.7 in | Not rated | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 Countryman | 29 | 169.7 in | Not rated | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 Countryman | 29 | 169.7 in | Not rated | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 Countryman | 29 | 169.7 in | Not rated | 2 | 6 |
| 2019 Countryman | 28 | 169.7 in | Not rated | 2 | 11 |
| 2018 Countryman | 28 | 169.7 in | Not rated | 1 | 11 |
| 2017 Countryman | 28 | 169.7 in | Not rated | 1 | 7 |
| 2016 Countryman | 29 | 161.8 in | Not rated | 0 | 15 |
| 2015 Countryman | 29 | 161.8 in | Not rated | 0 | 13 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or MINI. How we calculate this →