Mini Countryman 2014 vs Citroen C4 Cactus 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Mini Countryman is more dynamic to drive. Mini Countryman engine produces 40 HP more power than Citroen C4 Cactus, whereas torque is 42 NM more than Citroen C4 Cactus. Thanks to more power Mini Countryman reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 4.3 | |
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The Citroen C4 Cactus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mini Countryman consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Cactus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mini Countryman could require 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C4 Cactus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mini Countryman 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 Mini Countryman version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from nine 4x4 versions of Mini Countryman 2014 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 370'000 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 Citroen C4 Cactus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mini Cooper | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C1, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C4 Cactus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mini Countryman engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.48 m | |
| Mini Countryman is 6 cm shorter than the Citroen C4 Cactus, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mini Countryman is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 358 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 1170 litres | |
| Mini Countryman has 8 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4 Cactus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Countryman is 0.7 metres more than that of the Citroen C4 Cactus, which means Mini Countryman can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`805 | 1`510 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Citroen C4 Cactus scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Mini Countryman has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 Cactus has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mini Countryman, so Mini Countryman quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 7400 | |
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