Verdict
The MINI Countryman U25 is the clear step forward if you can charge regularly: its two motors deliver 313 hp and 494 Nm, cutting 0-100 km/h from the F60’s 9.6 seconds to 5.6 seconds, with 432 km of claimed EV range. It is also 134 mm longer and 99 mm taller, yet adds only 10 litres of boot space. The F60 remains the more compact petrol choice, with a 51-litre tank, 6.0 L/100 km rated economy and RM120 annual road tax versus RM335 for the U25. But the newer car brings much stronger safety, parking and cabin technology.
Pick the MINI Countryman F60 if you want the lower-cost, smaller petrol Countryman with a 51-litre fuel tank, sliding rear seats and lower RM120 annual road tax.
Pick the MINI Countryman U25 if you can charge at home or work and want 313 hp, 494 Nm, 432 km claimed range, all-wheel drive and substantially newer driver-assistance equipment.
Key differences
- Powertrain: F60 has a 1.5-litre 136 hp/220 Nm petrol engine; U25 has two electric motors producing 313 hp/494 Nm.
- Performance: F60 does 0-100 km/h in 9.6 seconds and reaches 200 km/h; U25 does 5.6 seconds and reaches 180 km/h.
- Energy use: F60 has a 51-litre petrol tank and is rated at 6.0 L/100 km; U25 has a 66.5 kWh battery, 432 km range, 22 kW AC and 130 kW DC charging.
- Driveline: F60 is front-wheel drive with a six-speed automatic; U25 is all-wheel drive with a single-ratio automatic.
- Dimensions and boot: F60 is 4,299 mm long with 450 litres; U25 is 4,433 mm long with 460 litres.
- Road tax: F60 is RM120 per year; U25 is RM335 per year.
F60
- RM215,?
- Slower 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time versus 5.6 seconds.
- Front-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive.
- No blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking, collision warning or steering lane correction.
U25
- 313 hp, 494 Nm and a 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 432 km claimed range, plus 22 kW AC and 130 kW DC charging.
- Adaptive LED headlights, active cruise control, 360-degree camera and auto parking.
- RM32,562 more expensive than the F60.
- Annual road tax is RM335 versus RM120.
- 134 mm longer and 99 mm taller, for only 10 litres more boot space.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM226,326✓ | RM258,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM335 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger, variable valve timing | — |
| Capacity | 1,499 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 136 hp | — |
| Torque | 220 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 82 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 313 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 494 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 66.5 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 432 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 130 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-Speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.6 seconds | 5.6 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Co2 | 126 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,299 mm | 4,433 mm |
| Width | 1,822 mm | 1,843 mm |
| Height | 1,557 mm | 1,656 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,692 mm |
| Weight | 1,465 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 450 litres | 460 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/50R18 | 245/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/50R18 | 245/40R20 |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T001 RFT | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Netherlands (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Pair Spoke Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Pair Spoke Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point belts | 5 Three-point belts |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For Front Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Adaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Slidable, Manual Recline | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 6.5" MINI Visual Boost with 5-Key Controller | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Flip Switch | Keyless Flip Switch |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Tailgate | Powered Tailgate, with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 4-year MINI Service Inclusive | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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F60 vs U25 FAQ
Is the MINI Countryman F60 or MINI Countryman U25 better?
The U25 is better for outright performance, all-wheel drive, EV driving and safety technology. The F60 is the better fit if petrol refuelling, a smaller footprint, sliding rear seats and lower annual road tax matter more.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Countryman F60 costs RM226,326 and the MINI Countryman U25 costs RM258,888, so the U25 is RM32,562 more expensive.
Which MINI Countryman is quicker?
The U25 is decisively quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds versus 9.6 seconds for the F60. The F60 has the higher top speed, however, at 200 km/h against 180 km/h.
