Mini Cooper 2008 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: | 211 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper is more dynamic to drive. Mini Cooper engine produces 89 HP more power than Mini Countryman, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mini Countryman. Thanks to more power Mini Cooper reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Mini Countryman is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mini Cooper consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mini Countryman, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mini Cooper could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mini Cooper consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mini Countryman. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 250'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mini Countryman engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. Mini Countryman might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.70 m | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.56 m | |
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Mini Cooper is smaller. Mini Cooper is 40 cm shorter than the Mini Countryman, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Mini Cooper is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 160 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
680 litres | 1170 litres | |
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Mini Countryman has more luggage space. Mini Cooper has 190 litres less trunk space than the Mini Countryman. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mini Countryman (by 490 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Cooper is 0.9 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: | 1`580 kg | 1`735 kg | |
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| Quality: | Mini Countryman has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mini Cooper has serious deffects in 220 percent more cases than Mini Countryman, so Mini Countryman quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 7200 | |
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