Mini Cooper 2014 vs Peugeot 208 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper is more dynamic to drive. Mini Cooper engine produces 48 HP more power than Peugeot 208, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Peugeot 208. Thanks to more power Mini Cooper reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 3.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 50 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | 100 mm (3.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mini Cooper can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mini Cooper version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.82 m | 3.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mini Cooper is smaller. Mini Cooper is 14 cm shorter than the Peugeot 208, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mini Cooper is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 211 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1076 litres | |
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Peugeot 208 has more luggage space. Mini Cooper has 74 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 208. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Cooper is 0.4 metres more than that of the Peugeot 208, which means Mini Cooper can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`615 | 1`580 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Mini Cooper has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 208 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mini Cooper, so Mini Cooper quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 800 | 5200 | |
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