2027 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2027 MINI Countryman

TrueCar puts the two just $45 apart, with the Mini Countryman's $36,250 MSRP edging the Blazer's $36,295, and the Countryman getting better gas mileage at 24 city/32 highway mpg against the Blazer's 22 city/29 highway. Car Chomper says the Blazer offers greater physical presence and cargo room, at 30.5 cu ft against the Countryman's 25, while the Countryman compensates with more power, 241 hp against the Blazer's 228, and comes with standard all-wheel drive. Choose the Blazer for more space; choose the Countryman for standard AWD, more power and better mpg at essentially the same price.

Which to choose, and why

Price and fuel economy

TrueCar (opens in a new tab) says if starting price matters most, the Mini Countryman has the edge, with a $36,250 MSRP against $36,295 for the Chevrolet Blazer, a difference of just $45, and that the Countryman gets better gas mileage, 24 city and 32 highway mpg, against 22 city and 29 highway for the Blazer.

Size, power and drivetrain

Car Chomper (opens in a new tab) says despite the lower price, the Blazer offers greater physical presence, measuring 191.9 inches long against the Mini's 175.0 inches, which translates to superior utility with 30.5 cu ft of cargo capacity against the Countryman's 25 cu ft. It says the price difference is primarily explained by the Countryman including standard all-wheel drive and delivering higher performance metrics, while the Blazer starts at a lower price with a front-wheel-drive configuration, and that the Countryman compensates with 241 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, outperforming the Blazer's 228 hp and 258 lb-ft.

Questions buyers ask

Which has more cargo space, the Blazer or the Countryman?

Car Chomper (opens in a new tab) says the Blazer, at 30.5 cu ft against the Countryman's 25 cu ft.

Does the Mini Countryman come with all-wheel drive standard?

Car Chomper says yes, and that this is a main reason for its price premium over the front-wheel-drive Blazer.

Side-by-side matrix

The published fields that can change the decision.

Chevrolet Blazer: 4 records · MINI Countryman: 3 records.

Decision field	Chevrolet Blazer	MINI Countryman
Exact EPA records	4	3
Model / option labels	4	3
Drive layouts	All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive	All-Wheel Drive
Engines / propulsion	Electric motor / not listed	2L 4-cyl SIDI & PFI, Electric motor / not listed
Transmissions	Automatic (A1)	Automatic (A1), Automatic (AM-S7)
Fuel types	Electricity	Electricity, Premium
EPA classes	Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD	Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Combined efficiency	85–104 MPG/MPGe	27–98 MPG/MPGe
Electric range	283–312 miles	214–216 miles
Annual fuel / energy estimate	$750–900 per year	$800–2950 per year

Head to head

Chevrolet Blazer vs. MINI Countryman: size, power, capability and price.

Measure	Chevrolet Blazer	MINI Countryman
Starting price (KBB base)	$46,495	$40,250
Top trim price (KBB base)	$62,495	$48,250
Horsepower	n/a	241-312 hp
Torque	n/a	295 lb-ft
0 to 60 mph	n/a	5.2-6.2 sec
Curb weight	5,163-5,730 lb	3,777-3,836 lb
Length	192.2-192.6 in	175-175.1 in
Wheelbase	121.8 in	106 in
Cargo volume	59.1 cu ft	n/a
Towing capacity	1,500 lb	n/a
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Basic warranty	3 years	4 years

Figures are ranges across each model’s trims from Kelley Blue Book records (2027 model year); prices are KBB base prices.

The MINI Countryman starts $6,245 lower: $40,250 against $46,495 before options and fees.
The MINI Countryman is lighter, comparing lightest trims: 3,777 lb against 5,163 lb.
On length, the Chevrolet Blazer leads: 192.6 in against 175.1 in.
On wheelbase, the Chevrolet Blazer leads: 121.8 in against 106 in.
Both list the same seating capacity: 5 seats.
On basic warranty, the MINI Countryman leads: 4 years against 3 years.

Background on each vehicle

What public sources say about the Chevrolet Blazer and the MINI Countryman.

2027 Chevrolet Blazer

The Chevrolet K5 Blazer is a full-size sport-utility vehicle (SUV) that was marketed by Chevrolet from the 1969 to 1994 model years. A variant of the C/K truck line, the K5 Blazer is a shortened version of the half-ton pickup line. For its first two generations, the model line was a half-cab pickup truck fitted with a removable rear top (effectively making it a three-door station wagon); the final generation was fitted with permanent rear bodywork.

Source: Chevrolet K5 Blazer (Wikipedia)

NHTSA rated the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 5 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 4 of 5 stars.

Recent recalls (4 campaigns across the latest model years)

February 2026, Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual. General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette… Consequence: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
January 2026, Parking Brake. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 25V433. The rear parking brake wiring harness may become damaged or corroded, resulting in unintended activation of the parking brake or loss… Consequence: Unintended activation of the parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash. Loss of the parking brake function while parked can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk…
June 2025, Parking Brake. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV vehicles. The rear parking brake wiring harness may become damaged or corroded, resulting in unintended activation of the parking brake or loss of the parking brake function. Consequence: Unintended activation of the parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash. Loss of the parking brake function while parked can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk…

Owners filed 19 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer, most often about forward collision avoidance (11), service brakes (6), electrical system (5).

2027 MINI Countryman

The Mini Countryman, also called Mini Crossover in Japan until 2024, is a compact crossover SUV, the first vehicle of this type to be launched by BMW under the Mini marque. It was launched in 2010 and received a facelift in 2014. The second generation vehicle was released in 2017 and received a facelift in 2020.

Reception: Pulitzer Prize winning automotive journalist Dan Neil suggested the Countryman had jumped the shark – that is to say the car pushed the Mini ethos beyond relevance, marking the zenith of popularity and the start of decline. Neil suggested that by making a vehicle that is longer, wider and taller, the company had forsaken the inner logic of the brand: excellent handling in a tiny size.

Source: Mini Countryman (Wikipedia)

Powertrain. The second generation Countryman was introduced at the LA Auto Show in November 2016 and went on sale in February 2017 in Europe, and March elsewhere. It was launched with three variants: Cooper (FWD or ALL4), Cooper S (FWD or ALL4), and in June 2017, the new Cooper S E ALL4 plug-in hybrid.

Production. The first generation Countryman was primarily built in Graz, Austria, under contract by Magna Steyr, making it the first of the BMW era Minis to be manufactured entirely outside the UK.

Recent recalls (2 campaigns across the latest model years)

May 2024, Air Bags:Side/Window:Thorax. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4 and JCW Countryman ALL4 vehicles. The armrest support bracket on the rear side door panel may be improperly secured, allowing the armrest to detach during an air bag… Consequence: A detached armrest can strike a rear seat occupant or prevent the thorax air bag from deploying properly, increasing the risk of injury.
February 2024, Electronic Stability Control (Esc). BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of… Consequence: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of…

Owners filed 17 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 MINI Countryman, most often about electrical system (7), service brakes (6), unknown or other (4).

Open both dossiers

Resolve the exact engine, drive and EPA ID.

01 · 2027Chevrolet Blazer4 configurations →02 · 2027MINI Countryman3 configurations →

Comparison answer desk

13 answers for this exact pairing.

Q01Which is more efficient: the 2027 Chevrolet Blazer or the 2027 MINI Countryman?

Efficiency

The 2027 Chevrolet Blazer lists the higher combined-efficiency midpoint in this snapshot (94.5 vs. the 2027 MINI Countryman's 62.5 MPG/MPGe).