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 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
| Mini Cooper S engine produces 29 HP less power than Land Rover Freelander, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Land Rover Freelander. Despite less power, Mini Cooper S reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 9.6 | |
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The Mini Cooper S is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mini Cooper S consumes 2.5 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 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
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`580 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 8200 | |
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