2026 head-to-head · Small SUV
2026 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid vs MINI Countryman EV
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · CVT · 101 MPGe + 40 MPG
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2026 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid (101 MPGe + 40 MPG) costs about $985 a year to fuel and the 2026 MINI Countryman EV (96 MPGe) about $945.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid
- MINI Countryman EV
Side by side
| Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid | MINI Countryman EV | |
|---|---|---|
| $985 | Your annual fuel cost | $945 |
| 101 MPGe + 40 MPG | Combined efficiency | 96 MPGe |
| 111 MPGe / 42 MPG | City | 99 MPGe |
| 91 MPGe / 37 MPG | Highway | 94 MPGe |
| 33 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | 35 kWh |
| 520 mi | Driving range | 212 mi |
| 37 mi | All-electric range | — |
| — | Passenger volume | 96 cu ft |
| — | Cargo volume | 26 cu ft |
| 222 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 0 g/mi |
| 8/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 9/10 |
| 9/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 10/10 |
| 3.2 hrs | Charge time at 240V | 8 hrs |
| Plug-in hybrid | Powertrain | Electric |
| Regular gas + electricity | Fuel | Electricity |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Engine / motor | Electric motors (280 kW) |
| CVT | Transmission | Single-speed |
| FWD | Drivetrain | AWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid vs MINI Countryman EV across model years
- Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid
- MINI Countryman EV
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
The Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid goes farther between stops: about 520 miles on a full tank and charge, compared with 212 miles for the MINI Countryman EV.
Among 114 2026 small SUVs, the Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid ranks 24th and the MINI Countryman EV 23rd for lowest fuel cost.
Because the MINI Countryman EV is fully electric, it has no tailpipe emissions and its running cost depends almost entirely on your electricity rate. Cheap overnight home charging widens its advantage over the Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid; relying on DC fast chargers can erase it.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2026 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid or the 2026 MINI Countryman EV?
Measured by cost to drive, the MINI Countryman EV. The Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid is rated 101 MPGe + 40 MPG combined and the MINI Countryman EV 96 MPGe (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid vs. the MINI Countryman EV per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.10/gal regular gas, about $985 for the Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid and $945 for the MINI Countryman EV.
Which has more range?
The Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid: about 520 miles versus 212 miles.
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