MINI Countryman E - Essential vs Volvo EC40 E80 Twin Motor (AWD)
Reviewed by the EVz Editorial Team · July 2026 · how we verify
On running cost, the MINI Countryman E - Essential saves more versus petrol (about ₹82,733/year). On-road price is a Delhi estimate; pick your city on each model's page. Full side-by-side below.
Pick the MINI Countryman E - Essential for a lower price and a lower on-road cost; choose the Volvo EC40 E80 Twin Motor (AWD) for a higher top speed and more power. Leads 3-3 of 9 tracked specs.
| Head-to-head 9 specs compared |  MINI Countryman E - Essential ₹54,90,000 Wins 3 of 9 |  Volvo EC40 E80 Twin Motor (AWD) ₹59,00,000 Wins 3 of 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹54,90,000Best | ₹59,00,000 |
| On-road (Delhi, est.) | ₹56,82,150Best | ₹61,06,500 |
| Range | 462 km ARAI | 530 km ARAI |
| Battery | 66.45 kWh | 78 kWhBest |
| Charging | 10-80% in ~29 min on a 130kW DC fast charger; approx 6 hours for a full charge on an 11kW AC charger. Range figure is WLTP (up to 462 km), not ARAI. | 10-80% in ~27 min on a 150kW DC fast charger; roughly 8 hours for a full charge on an 11kW AC wallbox. |
| Motor | 150 kW | 300 kWBest |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 180 km/hBest |
| Est. annual saving vs petrol | ₹82,733 | ₹82,733 |
| Est. insurance (year 1) | ₹1,92,150Best | ₹2,06,500 |
"real" = independently tested real-world range; "ARAI" = manufacturer's certified claim. Bars scale each row to the leader; "Best" marks the stronger value. On-road and insurance are Delhi estimates, not quotes.
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FAQ
Which is better, the MINI Countryman E - Essential or the Volvo EC40 E80 Twin Motor (AWD)?
Pick the MINI Countryman E - Essential for a lower price and a lower on-road cost; choose the Volvo EC40 E80 Twin Motor (AWD) for a higher top speed and more power.
Is the MINI Countryman E - Essential or the Volvo EC40 E80 Twin Motor (AWD) cheaper?
The MINI Countryman E - Essential is cheaper ex-showroom: ₹54,90,000 versus ₹59,00,000. On-road in Delhi, the MINI Countryman E - Essential is cheaper (₹56,82,150).
Which has more real-world range, the MINI Countryman E - Essential or the Volvo EC40 E80 Twin Motor (AWD)?
A verified real-world range is not yet published for both models; each model's page shows what is available.