Compare the2026 MINI Countryman SEVS 2026 Genesis GV60

The MINI Countryman SE has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags help prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The GV60 doesn’t offer a front passenger side knee airbag.

The Countryman SE has a standard PostCrash iBrake, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The GV60 doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive is standard on the Countryman SE. But it costs extra on the GV60.

Both the Countryman SE and the GV60 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

The Countryman SE’s corrosion warranty is 5 years longer than the GV60’s (12 vs. 7 years).

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Countryman SE’s reliability 26 points higher than the GV60.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that MINI vehicles are more reliable than Genesis vehicles. J.D. Power ranks MINI above average in long-term dependability. With 12 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Genesis is rated below average.

The Countryman SE’s electric motors produces 83 more horsepower (308 vs. 225) and 106 lbs.-ft. more torque (364 vs. 258) than the GV60’s standard electric motor.

As tested in Consumer Reports the MINI Countryman SE is faster than the GV60 Standard AWD/Advanced electric motors:

On the EPA test cycle the Countryman SE gets better mileage than the GV60:

The Countryman SE’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The GV60 doesn’t offer launch control.

The Countryman SE stops much shorter than the GV60:

The Countryman SE handles at .85 G’s, while the GV60 Performance pulls only .83 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Countryman SE executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.2 seconds quicker than the GV60 Performance (25.7 seconds @ .73 average G’s vs. 26.9 seconds @ .63 average G’s).

The Countryman SE is 3.9 inches shorter than the GV60, making the Countryman SE easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Countryman SE has a larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the GV60 with its rear seat up (24.8 vs. 24 cubic feet). The Countryman SE has a larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the GV60 with its rear seat folded (56.2 vs. 54.7 cubic feet).

The Countryman SE’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the GV60’s (2645 vs. 2000 pounds).

J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that MINI service is better than Genesis. J.D. Power ranks MINI fourth in service department satisfaction. With a 54% lower rating, Genesis is ranked 29th.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are standard on the Countryman SE to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The GV60 doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Countryman SE has a standard rear wiper. The GV60 doesn’t offer a rear wiper.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the Countryman SE has standard cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The GV60 doesn’t offer cornering lights.

The Countryman SE has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel is only available on the GV60 ADVANCED/PERFORMANCE.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Countryman SE first among small suvs in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The GV60 was rated second in its category.

The MINI Countryman outsold the Genesis GV60 by almost seven to one during 2025.