KGM Rexton vs MINI Countryman

The KGM Rexton starts from $50,000 before on-road costs, while the MINI Countryman opens at $49,990. That makes the MINI Countryman the more affordable entry point by $10.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $55,000 and $54,989 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the MINI Countryman by roughly $2,995 in fuel alone.

Both the KGM Rexton and MINI Countryman hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the KGM Rexton and 9 in the MINI Countryman.

The KGM Rexton features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the MINI Countryman gets a 9.4-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

Interior trim differs: the KGM Rexton gets leather upholstery while the MINI Countryman offers synthetic leather / cloth.

The KGM Rexton uses a Turbo DDi Diesel producing 149kW and 441Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 11.5 seconds.

The MINI Countryman responds with a Petrol Turbo making 115kW and 230Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The KGM Rexton has the clear power advantage at 149kW vs 115kW. In the real-world sprint, the MINI Countryman is 2.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The KGM Rexton measures 4,850mm long on a 2,865mm wheelbase, 406mm longer than the MINI Countryman at 4,444mm (2,692mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the KGM Rexton generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 236L in the KGM Rexton and 460L in the MINI Countryman, giving the MINI Countryman a 224L advantage. The KGM Rexton seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the KGM Rexton leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 2,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,480/year for the KGM Rexton and $1,881/year for the MINI Countryman. That is a $599 annual difference in favour of the MINI Countryman.

Estimated annual total: $2,480 (KGM Rexton) vs $1,881 (MINI Countryman). The MINI Countryman saves you roughly $599 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years (KGM Rexton) vs 5 years (MINI Countryman). The KGM Rexton has longer coverage.