Ford B-Max 2012 vs Mini Countryman 2010
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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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 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Ford B-Max engine produces 17 HP less power than Mini Countryman, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Mini Countryman. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.7 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Ford B-Max is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford B-Max consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mini Countryman, which means that by driving the Ford B-Max over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford B-Max consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mini Countryman. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 1020 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford B-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.56 m | |
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Ford B-Max is smaller, but higher. Ford B-Max is 2 cm shorter than the Mini Countryman, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Ford B-Max is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 318 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1386 litres | 1170 litres | |
| Ford B-Max has 32 litres less trunk space than the Mini Countryman. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford B-Max (by 216 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford B-Max is 1.1 metres less than that of the Mini Countryman, which means Ford B-Max can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford B-Max scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 8600 | |
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