Mini Countryman 2014 vs Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
| Mini Countryman engine produces 2 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. Despite the higher power, Mini Countryman reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 3.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mini Countryman consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mini Countryman could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mini Countryman consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1380 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.58 m | |
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Mini Countryman is smaller. Mini Countryman is 24 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mini Countryman is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan has more luggage space. Mini Countryman has 150 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Countryman is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, which means Mini Countryman can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan scores higher in safety tests. The Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mini Countryman has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, so Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 10 000 | |
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