Mini Countryman 2014 vs Renault Captur 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Renault Captur is a more dynamic driving. Mini Countryman engine produces 2 HP more power than Renault Captur, but torque is 30 NM less than Renault Captur. Despite the higher power, Mini Countryman reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.4 | |
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The Renault Captur is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mini Countryman consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Renault Captur gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mini Cooper | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Captur 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 | 4.12 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`805 | 1`726 | |
| 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 (€): | 13 000 | 8200 | |
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