Mini Countryman 2014 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 190 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Mini Countryman is more dynamic to drive. Mini Countryman engine produces 10 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Mini Countryman reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mini Countryman consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mini Countryman could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mini Countryman consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mini Cooper S | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V40 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: | 4.11 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mini Countryman is smaller, but higher. Mini Countryman is 26 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mini Countryman is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mini Countryman has 15 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. The Volvo V40 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Countryman is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo V40, which means Mini Countryman can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`845 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo V40 scores higher in safety tests, butMini Countryman is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo V40 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mini Countryman has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 8200 | |
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