Renault Captur 2012 vs Mini Countryman 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Mini Countryman is a more dynamic driving. Renault Captur engine produces 22 HP less power than Mini Countryman, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mini Countryman. Due to the lower power, Renault Captur reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Renault Captur is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Captur consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mini Countryman, which means that by driving the Renault Captur over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Captur consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mini Countryman. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Captur gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | 149 mm (5.9 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Used also on Mini Cooper | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Captur might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mini Countryman engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.12 m | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.56 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Captur is 3 cm longer than the Mini Countryman, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Captur is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 377 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1170 litres | |
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Renault Captur has more luggage capacity. Renault Captur has 27 litres more trunk space than the Mini Countryman. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Captur (by 65 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Captur is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mini Countryman, which means Renault Captur can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`749 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mini Countryman is better rated in child safety tests. 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 (€): | 8200 | 8800 | |
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