Mini Countryman 2010 vs Ford EcoSport 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Mini Countryman is more dynamic to drive. Mini Countryman engine produces 17 HP more power than Ford EcoSport, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Ford EcoSport. Thanks to more power Mini Countryman reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 4.4 | |
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The Ford EcoSport is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mini Countryman consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford EcoSport, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mini Countryman could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Ford EcoSport gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 149 mm (5.9 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Ford EcoSport can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Ford EcoSport version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.65 m | |
| Mini Countryman is 18 cm shorter than the Ford EcoSport, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mini Countryman is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 333 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 1238 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mini Countryman has 17 litres more trunk space than the Ford EcoSport. The Ford EcoSport may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford EcoSport (by 68 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Countryman is 1 metres more than that of the Ford EcoSport, which means Mini Countryman can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`875 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mini Countryman is better rated in child safety tests. The Mini Countryman scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | Ford EcoSport has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mini Countryman has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Ford EcoSport, so Ford EcoSport quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 9400 | |
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