Mini Countryman 2014 vs Peugeot 2008 2016
| 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 | 15.4 seconds | |
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Mini Countryman is more dynamic to drive. Mini Countryman engine produces 40 HP more power than Peugeot 2008, whereas torque is 42 NM more than Peugeot 2008. Thanks to more power Mini Countryman reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 4.5 | |
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The Peugeot 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mini Countryman consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 2008, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mini Countryman could require 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 Peugeot 2008 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, Opel Crossland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 2008 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 | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.56 m | |
| Mini Countryman is 6 cm shorter than the Peugeot 2008, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`805 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mini Countryman has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 2008 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mini Countryman, so Mini Countryman quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 9600 | |
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