Mini Countryman 2010 vs BMW X1 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW X1 is a more dynamic driving. Mini Countryman engine produces 65 HP less power than BMW X1, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW X1. Due to the lower power, Mini Countryman reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Mini Countryman is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mini Countryman consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1, which means that by driving the Mini Countryman over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mini Countryman consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X1 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW X1 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mini Cooper | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X1 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.55 m | |
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Mini Countryman is smaller, but slightly higher. Mini Countryman is 36 cm shorter than the BMW X1, width is practically the same , while the height of Mini Countryman is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 1350 litres | |
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BMW X1 has more luggage space. Mini Countryman has 70 litres less trunk space than the BMW X1. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X1 (by 180 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Countryman is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW X1. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mini Countryman has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW X1, so Mini Countryman quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 9000 | |
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