MINI Countryman vs Volvo XC90

2024 Volvo XC90
2024 Volvo XC90
$56,600MSRP
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2024 MINI Countryman
2024 MINI Countryman
$32,650MSRP
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2024 Volvo XC90
$56,600MSRP
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2024 MINI Countryman
$32,650MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

2003-2014

Years produced

2011-Present

MSRP

$56,600

MSRP

$32,650

Average price

$41,422

Average price

$24,781

Listings

416

Listings

412
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.2 out of 10

Expert reviews

6.5 out of 10
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Comfortable
  • Great safety ratings
Cons
  • Showing its age in several ways
  • Concerning Pilot Assist behavior
  • Questionable value for money
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Fun to drive
  • Easy-to-use technology
Cons
  • Underwhelming base engine
  • Not much cargo space
  • Lacks expected safety features

Reviews Summary

When the current-generation XC90 went on sale nearly a decade ago, it marked the Swedish automaker’s pivot from its boxy and boring past to a future defined by design, quality, and technology. Volvo used the XC90’s blueprint throughout its lineup of cars, SUVs, and wagons, building a bridge to its electrified future. Has it overstayed its welcome? Perhaps, and it carries over this year without changes. But having spent a week driving the 2024 XC90 Recharge T8 plug-in hybrid, it remains an appealing choice in the luxury SUV segment.

Verdict: Beautifully styled, inside and out, and offering a range of powertrains that includes a plug-in hybrid variant, the 2024 Volvo XC90 stands out in its field. However, it commands a steep price tag, and its safety tech isn’t as innovative as what you’ll find in some rival SUVs.

Reviews Summary

The new MINI Countryman arrives next year and we know at least one version of the 2025 Countryman will be electric, if not all of them. In the meantime, the 2024 MINI Countryman enters its eighth year in second-generation spec. Three gas-powered variants are offered in addition to the Cooper SE plug-in hybrid.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 247 hp I4

Engine

1.5L 134 hp I3

Drive Train

AWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

7

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

247 hp @ 5500 rpm

Horsepower

134 hp @ 4500 rpm

MPG City

22

MPG City

26

MPG Highway

27

MPG Highway

32
2024 Volvo XC90
2024 Volvo XC90
$56,600MSRP
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2024 MINI Countryman
2024 MINI Countryman
$32,650MSRP
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2024 Volvo XC90
$56,600MSRP
Overview
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2024 MINI Countryman
$32,650MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
Years produced
2003-2014
2011-Present
MSRP
$56,600
$32,650
Average price
$41,422
$24,781
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.5
4.5
Expert reviews

7.2 out of 10

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6.5 out of 10

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Pros & cons
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Comfortable
  • Great safety ratings
Cons
  • Showing its age in several ways
  • Concerning Pilot Assist behavior
  • Questionable value for money
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Fun to drive
  • Easy-to-use technology
Cons
  • Underwhelming base engine
  • Not much cargo space
  • Lacks expected safety features
Summary

When the current-generation XC90 went on sale nearly a decade ago, it marked the Swedish automaker’s pivot from its boxy and boring past to a future defined by design, quality, and technology. Volvo used the XC90’s blueprint throughout its lineup of cars, SUVs, and wagons, building a bridge to its electrified future. Has it overstayed its welcome? Perhaps, and it carries over this year without changes. But having spent a week driving the 2024 XC90 Recharge T8 plug-in hybrid, it remains an appealing choice in the luxury SUV segment.

Verdict: Beautifully styled, inside and out, and offering a range of powertrains that includes a plug-in hybrid variant, the 2024 Volvo XC90 stands out in its field. However, it commands a steep price tag, and its safety tech isn’t as innovative as what you’ll find in some rival SUVs.

The new MINI Countryman arrives next year and we know at least one version of the 2025 Countryman will be electric, if not all of them. In the meantime, the 2024 MINI Countryman enters its eighth year in second-generation spec. Three gas-powered variants are offered in addition to the Cooper SE plug-in hybrid.
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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
2.0L 247 hp I4
1.5L 134 hp I3
Drive Train
AWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
7
5
Horsepower
247 hp @ 5500 rpm
134 hp @ 4500 rpm
MPG City
22
26
MPG Highway
27
32
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