Compare the2026 MINI Countryman SEVS 2025 Polestar 4

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 Polestar 4.

When descending a steep, off-road slope, the Countryman SE’s standard Hill Descent Control allows you to creep down safely. The Polestar 4 doesn’t offer Hill Descent Control.

Both the Countryman SE and the Polestar 4 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, 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.

There are over 3 times as many MINI dealers as there are Polestar dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Countryman SE’s warranty.

The Countryman SE’s electric motors produces 36 more horsepower (308 vs. 272) and 111 lbs.-ft. more torque (364 vs. 253) than the Polestar 4’s standard electric motor.

On the EPA test cycle the Countryman SE gets better mileage than the Polestar 4:

For greater off-road capability the Countryman SE has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Polestar 4 (7.4 vs. 6.5 inches), allowing the Countryman SE to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The MINI Countryman SE may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 350 to 700 pounds less than the Polestar 4.

The Countryman SE is 1 foot, 3.6 inches shorter than the Polestar 4, making the Countryman SE easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Countryman SE is 6.5 inches narrower than the Polestar 4, making the Countryman SE easier to handle and maneuver in traffic.

The Countryman SE has .5 inches more front headroom and .4 inches more rear legroom than the Polestar 4.

The Countryman SE has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Polestar 4 with its rear seat up (24.8 vs. 18.6 cubic feet). The Countryman SE has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Polestar 4 with its rear seat folded (56.2 vs. 54.2 cubic feet).

The Countryman SE’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Polestar 4’s (2645 vs. 0 pounds).

A Condition Based Service is standard on the Countryman SE to save the owner time and money by calculating maintenance intervals for brake fluid replacement and vehicle inspections based on actual driving conditions. This takes the guesswork out of keeping your vehicle in top condition and helps it last longer. Polestar doesn’t offer a maintenance reminder on the Polestar 4.

The Countryman SE’s power mirror controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The Polestar 4’s power mirror controls are embedded in the infotainment system, seriously distracting drivers who have to adjust them while driving.

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 costs extra on the Polestar 4.

Compared to the Polestar 4, the MINI Countryman SE eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries with its optional integrated Homelink® universal remote controlled from the rear view mirror.

The Countryman SE is equipped with both FM and AM stereo radios, offering access to more content and better coverage than the Polestar 4, which solely provides FM radio. With AM radio, you can enjoy a wider variety of stations featuring news, talk shows, sports commentary, native language programing, automated traffic guidance, and emergency broadcasts. AM waves travel further and penetrate buildings and obstacles more effectively than FM signals, especially at night. Having both FM and AM stereo radios the Countryman SE offers a more comprehensive listening experience compared to only FM in the Polestar 4.

HD Radio boasts several benefits over conventional radio: superior sound quality with clearer and consistent FM broadcasts, CD-quality audio, and Multicast Channels offering up to four streams from a single station, adding programming choices. Cars like the Countryman SE equipped with HD Radio provide an improved in-car entertainment experience. The Polestar 4, devoid of this technology, foregoes these benefits. Selecting the MINI Countryman SE empowers drivers to enjoy a more immersive and enjoyable listening experience while on the go.

The Countryman SE’s optional Parking Assistant Plus can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Remote Control Parking will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The Polestar 4 doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

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 Polestar 4 isn’t in the top three.