Mini Countryman 2010 vs Mini Cooper S 2010
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper S is a more dynamic driving. Mini Countryman engine produces 62 HP less power than Mini Cooper S, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mini Cooper S. Due to the lower power, Mini Countryman reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Mini Cooper S is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mini Countryman consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mini Cooper S, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mini Countryman could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mini Countryman consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mini Cooper S. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Mini Cooper S gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mini Cooper | Used also on Mini Countryman | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 3.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.41 m | |
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Mini Countryman is larger. Mini Countryman is 37 cm longer than the Mini Cooper S, 11 cm wider, while the height of Mini Countryman is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 160 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | no data | |
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Mini Countryman has more luggage capacity. Mini Countryman has 190 litres more trunk space than the Mini Cooper S. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Countryman is 0.9 metres more than that of the Mini Cooper S, which means Mini Countryman can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`735 | 1`590 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 8800 | |
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