Mini Countryman 2014 vs Peugeot 2008 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| 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: | 112 HP | 92 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Mini Countryman is more dynamic to drive. Mini Countryman engine produces 20 HP more power than Peugeot 2008, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Peugeot 2008. Thanks to more power Mini Countryman reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mini Countryman consumes 0.2 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 30 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 Peugeot 2008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 1020 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Peugeot 2008 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 Peugeot 2008 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 Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C4 Picasso, Citroen C4 | |
| 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. | |||
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 | 1194 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 Peugeot 2008, which means Mini Countryman can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`684 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Peugeot 2008 scores higher in safety tests. The Peugeot 2008 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| 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 | 8000 | |
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