Mini Countryman 2012 vs Renault Captur 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Mini Countryman is more dynamic to drive. Mini Countryman engine produces 98 HP more power than Renault Captur, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Renault Captur. Thanks to more power Mini Countryman reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Renault Captur is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mini Countryman consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Captur, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mini Countryman could require 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mini Countryman consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Captur. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 480 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Captur gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 149 mm (5.9 inches) | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Captur 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 Renault Captur version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.13 m | 4.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.57 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mini Countryman is 1 cm longer than the Renault Captur, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mini Countryman is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 377 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 1235 litres | |
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Renault Captur has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mini Countryman has 27 litres less trunk space than the Renault Captur. This could mean that the Mini Countryman uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Captur (by 65 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Countryman is 1.2 metres more than that of the Renault Captur, which means Mini Countryman can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`915 | 1`726 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Renault Captur scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Renault Captur has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mini Countryman, so Renault Captur quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 8000 | |
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