MINI Countryman vs. FIAT 500X

When it comes to performance, the MINI Countryman offers a well-rounded selection of peppy engine options. There are three different turbo engines you can choose from, allowing you to select the configuration that most closely matches your driving style.

To gain maximum power in the MINI Countryman, explore the available 2.0L TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder Valvetronic engine. This option delivers 301 horsepower and 331 lb-ft of torque, which will help you easily pass other cars on the road.

Unfortunately, the FIAT 500X doesn’t fare as well in the performance department. It only has one engine: a 1.3L MultiAir® Turbo 4-cylinder engine. In addition to its limited availability, this configuration only delivers 177 horsepower and 210 lb-ft of torque.

With a power-packed engine fueling your travels, it makes sense you want to take the scenic route home from work. Fortunately, both the MINI Countryman and the FIAT 500X offer exceptional fuel efficiency, allowing you to take longer trips without increasing the frequency of trips you make to the gas station.

You’ll notice the efficiencies between these models are quite similar; however, one will let you travel up to 515 miles on a single tank of gas, while the other only allows for trips up to 330 miles before you need to stop to refuel.

MINI Countryman	vs.	FIAT 500X
26*	City MPG	24
32*	Highway MPG	30
16.1 gallons	Fuel Tank	12.7 gallons

In addition to offering a more efficient commute when comparing the standard options of the MINI Countryman and the FIAT 500X, the MINI Countryman also offers an available plug-in hybrid configuration for even more efficient driving.

The MINI Countryman and the FIAT 500X may be subcompact vehicles, but they each offer plenty of room for five people.

While the same number of passengers can travel inside each option, which model gives you and your companions the room needed to stretch out and relax?

MINI Countryman	vs.	FIAT 500X
40.5/38.3 inches	Headroom (front/rear)	39.1/37.8 inches
40.4/37.6 inches	Legroom (front/rear)	41.4/34.8 inches
54.8/54 inches	Shoulder room (front/rear)	54.3/52.8 inches

Thanks to the extra space, especially in the second row, passengers will likely experience a more comfortable, spacious commute inside the MINI Countryman compared to the FIAT 500X.

But the differences continue! With the MINI Countryman, you’ll also have the opportunity to bring along more items thanks to its maximum cargo capacity of 47.6 cubic feet. The 500X, on the other hand, only offers up to 39.8 cubic feet of cargo space.

Travel comfort goes beyond dimensions. It also means having the amenities needed to boost your mood after a long day at work or getting you excited for the road trip ahead of you and your best friend.

The MINI Countryman comes equipped with a panoramic moonroof which wraps front- and rear-seat passengers in a warm, golden hug as you travel from Point A to Point B. Other available features you’ll find with the MINI Countryman include:

• Dual zone automatic climate control
• Power front seats
• Chesterfield leather upholstery in Malt Brown, Indigo Blue, or Satellite Grey

The FIAT 500X does offer an optional Dual-Zone Climate Control system, but it doesn’t come with power-adjustable seating or a standard moonroof that you’ll get with the MINI Countryman.

The MINI Countryman and the 500X offer plenty of technologies to help keep you connected and entertained. One of the more prominent features offered in both vehicles is Apple CarPlay™ smartphone integration, available with the MINI Countryman.

Simply plug your compatible phone into the car’s USB port, and your favorite apps will appear on the display screen. Still, MINI Countryman drivers may have an easier time viewing smartphone settings since it comes standard with an 8.8-inch display screen compared to a 7-inch screen with the 500X.

Travel with total peace of mind in your subcompact vehicle thanks to their driver-assist technology features. Cameras and sensors constantly monitor a range around your vehicle to alert you to potential hazards you may have missed.

The MINI Countryman comes equipped with features like Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, and Park Distance Control.

You’ll find similar driver-assist features with the FIAT 500X. However, while a rearview camera does come standard, you won’t find the parking sensors that come standard with the MINI Countryman unless you upgrade to a higher trim level.