Mini Cooper S 2010 vs Land Rover Freelander 2012
| 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 | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
| Mini Cooper S engine produces 56 HP less power than Land Rover Freelander, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Land Rover Freelander. Despite less power, Mini Cooper S reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 9.6 | |
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The Mini Cooper S is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mini Cooper S consumes 3.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Freelander, which means that by driving the Mini Cooper S over 15,000 km in a year you can save 570 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mini Countryman | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Land Rover Discovery Sport, Jaguar XJ, Jaguar XF | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Land Rover Freelander 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.73 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.74 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 160 litres | 405 litres | |
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Land Rover Freelander has more luggage space. Mini Cooper S has 245 litres less trunk space than the Land Rover Freelander. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Cooper S is 0.6 metres less than that of the Land Rover Freelander, which means Mini Cooper S can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`590 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 8200 | |
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