Mini Cooper S 2013 vs Peugeot 208 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper S is more dynamic to drive. Mini Cooper S engine produces 62 HP more power than Peugeot 208, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Peugeot 208. Thanks to more power Mini Cooper S reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 208 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mini Cooper S consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 208, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mini Cooper S could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mini Cooper S consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 208. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 208 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 208 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mini Cooper S 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. | |||
| Peugeot 208 2019 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Peugeot 208 2019 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.85 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mini Cooper S is smaller. Mini Cooper S is 21 cm shorter than the Peugeot 208, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mini Cooper S is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 211 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1106 litres | |
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Peugeot 208 has more luggage space. Mini Cooper S has 54 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 208. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`655 | 1`630 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 20 400 | 16 600 | |
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