Mini Countryman 2014 vs Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | 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 | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 254 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Mini Countryman is more dynamic to drive. Mini Countryman engine produces 12 HP more power than Citroen C3 Aircross, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Citroen C3 Aircross. Thanks to more power Mini Countryman reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 3.9 | |
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The Citroen C3 Aircross is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mini Countryman consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3 Aircross, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mini Countryman could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C3 Aircross gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mini Cooper | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4, 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 C3 Aircross might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.60 m | |
| Mini Countryman is 6 cm shorter than the Citroen C3 Aircross, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mini Countryman is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 520 litres | |
| Mini Countryman has 60 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3 Aircross. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mini Countryman (by 650 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Countryman is 0.8 metres more than that of the Citroen C3 Aircross, which means Mini Countryman can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`805 | 1`825 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Citroen C3 Aircross scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 11 600 | |
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