Mini Countryman 2014 vs Renault Captur 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Mini Countryman is more dynamic to drive. Mini Countryman engine produces 53 HP more power than Renault Captur, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Renault Captur. Thanks to more power Mini Countryman reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 3.7 | |
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The Renault Captur is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mini Countryman consumes 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| Renault Captur gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 150 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: | 4.11 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 1 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`940 | 1`749 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Renault Captur scores higher in safety tests. The Renault Captur scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Renault Captur has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mini Countryman has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Renault Captur, so Renault Captur quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 7400 | |
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