Mini Cooper S 2010 vs Mini Countryman 2010
| Body: | Hatchback | 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 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper S is more dynamic to drive. Mini Cooper S engine produces 62 HP more power than Mini Countryman, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mini Countryman. Thanks to more power Mini Cooper S reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Mini Cooper S is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mini Cooper S consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mini Countryman, which means that by driving the Mini Cooper S over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mini Cooper S consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mini Countryman. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Mini Cooper S gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mini Countryman | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.73 m | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.56 m | |
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Mini Cooper S is smaller. Mini Cooper S is 37 cm shorter than the Mini Countryman, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Mini Cooper S is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 160 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1170 litres | |
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Mini Countryman has more luggage space. Mini Cooper S has 190 litres less trunk space than the Mini Countryman. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Cooper S is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mini Countryman, which means Mini Cooper S can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`590 | 1`735 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 7600 | |
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