Subaru Uncharted vs MINI Aceman

The Subaru Uncharted starts from $59,990 before on-road costs, while the MINI Aceman opens at $60,990. 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 $65,989 and $67,089 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 Subaru Uncharted and MINI Aceman hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the Subaru Uncharted and 83% for the MINI Aceman.

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 8 in the Subaru Uncharted and 9 in the MINI Aceman.

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

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

The Subaru Uncharted uses a Dual Electric Motor producing 252kW and 438Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5 seconds.

The MINI Aceman responds with a Electric making 160kW and 330Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.1 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: 74.7kWh (Subaru Uncharted) vs 54.2kWh (MINI Aceman), giving WLTP ranges of 522km and 352km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (Subaru Uncharted) vs 95kW (MINI Aceman).

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

Boot space is 403L in the Subaru Uncharted and 300L in the MINI Aceman, 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 (Subaru Uncharted) vs 5 years / 999,999km (MINI Aceman). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Subaru Uncharted)—.