Mini Cooper 2014 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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 305 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper is more dynamic to drive. Mini Cooper engine produces 27 HP more power than Mini Countryman, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Mini Countryman. Thanks to more power Mini Cooper reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 5.7 | |
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The Mini Cooper is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mini Cooper consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mini Countryman, which means that by driving the Mini Cooper over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| Mini Cooper gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | 149 mm (5.9 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.82 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.56 m | |
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Mini Cooper is smaller. Mini Cooper is 29 cm shorter than the Mini Countryman, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mini Cooper is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 211 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 has 139 litres less trunk space than the Mini Countryman. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Cooper is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mini Countryman, which means Mini Cooper can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`655 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mini Countryman scores higher in safety tests. The Mini Countryman scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mini Countryman has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mini Cooper has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mini Countryman, so Mini Countryman quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 7200 | |
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