MINI Aceman vs Subaru Uncharted

The MINI Aceman starts from $60,990 before on-road costs, while the Subaru Uncharted opens at $59,990. That makes the Subaru Uncharted the more affordable entry point by $1,000.

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 $67,089 and $65,989 respectively.

Both models currently qualify for the electric-vehicle Fringe Benefits Tax exemption (battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold; battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold), a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases.

Both the MINI Aceman and Subaru Uncharted hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 83% for the MINI Aceman and 88% for the Subaru Uncharted.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Subaru Uncharted, against 7 on the MINI Aceman.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 9 in the MINI Aceman and 8 in the Subaru Uncharted.

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How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The MINI Aceman features a 9.4-inch touchscreen, while the Subaru Uncharted gets a 14-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The MINI Aceman stands out with panoramic roof and Harman Kardon audio — features our data doesn't list for the Subaru Uncharted. The Subaru Uncharted counters with heated front seats, power tailgate and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The MINI Aceman uses a Electric producing 160kW and 330Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.1 seconds.

The Subaru Uncharted responds with a Dual Electric Motor making 252kW and 438Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5 seconds.

The Subaru Uncharted has the clear power advantage at 252kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Subaru Uncharted is 2.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 54.2kWh (MINI Aceman) vs 74.7kWh (Subaru Uncharted), giving WLTP ranges of 352km and 522km. DC fast charging peaks at 95kW (MINI Aceman) vs 150kW (Subaru Uncharted).

The MINI Aceman measures 4,073mm long on a 2,606mm wheelbase, 462mm shorter than the Subaru Uncharted at 4,535mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Subaru Uncharted generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 300L in the MINI Aceman and 403L in the Subaru Uncharted, giving the Subaru Uncharted a 103L advantage.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (MINI Aceman) vs 5 years (Subaru Uncharted). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Subaru Uncharted).