Mini Countryman 2010 vs Renault Captur 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Mini Countryman is more dynamic to drive. Mini Countryman engine produces 22 HP more power than Renault Captur, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Renault Captur. Thanks to more power Mini Countryman reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 3.9 | |
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The Renault Captur is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mini Countryman consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Captur, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mini Countryman could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Renault Captur 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) | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Captur 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 Renault Captur version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| Renault Captur 2012 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Captur 2012 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.57 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mini Countryman is 3 cm shorter than the Renault Captur, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mini Countryman is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 377 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 1235 litres | |
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Renault Captur has more luggage space. Mini Countryman has 27 litres less trunk space than the Renault Captur. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Captur (by 65 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Countryman is 1.2 metres more than that of the Renault Captur, which means Mini Countryman can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`875 | 1`763 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Renault Captur scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Renault Captur has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mini Countryman, so Renault Captur quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 7800 | |
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