Mini Countryman 2014 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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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 | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Mini Countryman engine produces 18 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Mini Countryman reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mini Countryman consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mini Countryman could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mini Countryman consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mini Countryman is smaller, but higher. Mini Countryman is 16 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mini Countryman is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 1270 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Mini Countryman has 30 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 100 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Countryman is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Mini Countryman can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`775 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Golf scores higher in safety tests. The Volkswagen Golf scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mini Countryman has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Golf, so Mini Countryman quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 8200 | |
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